lista con viñetas
/lista kon biɲetas/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "bulleted list" is translated into Spanish as lista con viñetas.
Meaning: list (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word viñetas literally refers to the bullets or bullet points used to mark the items in the list.
Which one should you use?
While lista con viñetas is a standard way to express this, you may also see lista de puntos used as a common alternative to describe a list of points. Lista con puntos is another way to refer to a bulleted list.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a feminine noun phrase, so any accompanying adjectives must be feminine (for example, una lista con viñetas larga).
Did you know?
- The term viñeta is derived from the word viña meaning 'vineyard'. This is because early decorative borders in manuscripts often featured patterns of vines and grapes.
- The word viñeta is also the standard term for a single panel or frame in a comic strip. In a comic book, each individual square is called a viñeta.
- In Spanish, estar en la lista refers to being on a list, but estar listo means to be ready. Despite the similar spelling, they describe completely different states of being.
Examples in context
- Hemos creado una lista con viñetas para facilitar la comprensión de los puntos clave.We have created a bulleted list to facilitate the understanding of key points.
- Tengo una lista con bolitas para recordar todas las tareas que debo hacer hoy.I have a bulleted list to remember all the tasks I need to do today.
- Crea una lista con viñetas para los puntos clave.Create a bulleted list for the key points.
- La lista con viñetas es muy fácil de leer.The bulleted list is very easy to read.
- Necesito una lista con viñetas en este documento.I need a bulleted list in this document.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are working together on a presentation.
- Daniel¿Puedes organizar la información en una lista con viñetas?Can you organize the information in a bulleted list?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, la haré ahora mismo.Yes, Daniel, I will do it right now.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, eso ayudará mucho a la audiencia.Thanks, Lucía, that will help the audience a lot.
- LucíaDe nada, me encargaré de que quede perfecta.You're welcome, I'll make sure it turns out perfect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bulleted list” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
