palabras básicas
/palabɾas basikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "basic words" is translated into Spanish as palabras básicas.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of palabras, which means "words" and básicas, which means "basic".
Did you know?
- While palabras básicas refers to simple vocabulary, the phrase palabras malsonantes refers to 'bad words' or swear words. The literal translation is 'badly sounding words'.
- The word palabra comes from the Latin parabola, which originally meant a 'comparison' or a 'story'. Over time, it evolved from meaning a specific type of speech to meaning any 'word'.
- The term palabras is used in the expression palabras mayores, which describes a situation that has become serious or escalated beyond basic discussion.
Examples in context
- DisculpeExcuse me
- ¿Cómo está usted?How are you? (formal)
- ¿Cómo estás?How are you? (informal)
- SíYes
- AmigoFriend
- FamiliaFamily
- ComidaFood
- BebidaDrink
- CasaHouse
- EscuelaSchool
- TiempoTime
- DineroMoney
- Solo sé algunas palabras básicas.I only know some basic words.
- Necesito aprender palabras básicas de español.I need to learn basic Spanish words.
- El libro contiene palabras básicas para principiantes.The book contains basic words for beginners.
Example conversation
Lucía is asking Alejandro for help with her Spanish studies.
- Lucía¿Me ayudas con las palabras básicas?Can you help me with the basic words?
- AlejandroClaro, Lucía, yo te ayudo.Of course, Lucía, I will help you.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very kind.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, es fácil.No problem, it is easy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
