una oración completa
/una oɾaθjon kompleta/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "a full sentence" is una oración completa.
This term is used to describe a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate to express a complete thought.
Which one should you use?
In a linguistic context, una oración completa refers to a sentence containing a subject and a predicate, whereas una frase is often used to refer to a shorter phrase or a fragment that lacks a complete thought.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the subject of una oración completa is often omitted entirely because the verb ending reveals who is speaking.
- The word oración is a homonym used in Spanish to mean both a grammatical 'sentence' and a 'prayer'.
- Even though 'sentence' in English can mean a prison term, you would never use oración to describe a punishment.
Examples in context
- Él escribeHe writes
- Ella escribeShe writes
- Usted es amableYou are kind
- Espero que ustedes estudienI hope you all study
- Recomiendo que se levante tempranoI recommend that you wake up early
- El presidente habló en la conferencia de prensa.The president spoke at the press conference.
- Me gustaría hacer una reservación para dos personas.I would like to make a reservation for two people.
- Tú hablasYou speak
- Vosotros habláisYou all speak
- ¿Vas a la playa mañana?Are you going to the beach tomorrow?
- Vosotros sois inteligentesYou all are intelligent
- Vos hablás español muy bienYou speak Spanish very well
- Escribe una oración completa.Write a full sentence.
- Escribe una oración completa en el examen.Write a full sentence in the exam.
- No es una oración completa todavía.It is not a full sentence yet.
- Necesitas una oración completa para que se entienda.You need a full sentence to be understood.
Example conversation
A teacher and a student are reviewing homework.
- DanielLucía, tu respuesta es demasiado corta.Lucía, your answer is too short.
- LucíaLo siento, ¿qué debo hacer?I'm sorry, what should I do?
- DanielNecesito que escribas una oración completa.I need you to write a full sentence.
- LucíaEstá bien, Daniel. Lo corregiré ahora.Okay, Daniel. I will correct it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
