párrafo de desarrollo
/parafo de desaroʝo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "body paragraph" is translated into Spanish as párrafo de desarrollo.
This phrase refers to a section of an essay that develops and supports the main argument or thesis. In academic contexts, you can also refer to the body of an essay as el cuerpo del texto.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "paragraph of development".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural (body paragraphs), change párrafo to párrafos while keeping de desarrollo unchanged, resulting in párrafos de desarrollo.
Did you know?
- The word desarrollo comes from the verb 'desarrollar', which is etymologically linked to the idea of 'unrolling' something, like a scroll, to reveal its full content.
- In some Spanish-speaking academic contexts, you might hear instructors refer to the core arguments as el núcleo, a term that suggests a more concentrated, essential center than the broader desarrollo.
- The word párrafo shares its DNA with the English word 'paragraph', both tracing back to the Greek word παράγραφος, which literally meant 'something written beside' to mark a new section.
Examples in context
- En el siguiente ensayo, analizaremos el párrafo de desarrollo para sustentar nuestra tesis principal.In the following essay, we will analyze the body paragraph to support our main thesis.
- Los argumentos se encuentran en los párrafos del cuerpo del ensayo.The arguments are found in the body paragraphs of the essay.
- Debes escribir un párrafo de desarrollo para cada idea.You must write a body paragraph for each idea.
- El párrafo de desarrollo debe tener evidencia clara.The body paragraph must have clear evidence.
- Revisa el segundo párrafo de desarrollo de tu ensayo.Check the second body paragraph of your essay.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are studying in a library.
- Alejandro¿Cómo va tu ensayo, Elena?How is your essay going, Elena?
- ElenaEstoy redactando el primer párrafo de desarrollo.I am writing the first body paragraph.
- AlejandroTu párrafo de desarrollo parece muy sólido.Your body paragraph looks very solid.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, me alegra oír eso.Thanks, Alejandro, I'm glad to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, desarrollo, párrafo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
