catálogo
/kataloɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "catalog" is translated into Spanish as catálogo.
catálogo refers to a complete list of items, such as products or books, arranged in a systematic order.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word guía (meaning "guide") can be used to refer to a catalog or a brochure.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun, so it is used with the definite article el catálogo. To form the plural, change the word to catálogos.
How do you pronounce it?
/kataloɡo/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, asking for a catálogo in a beauty or cosmetics context often implies a social activity where neighbors gather to browse 'catalogues' and place group orders.
- In certain contexts of Spanish art history, a catálogo razonado is not just a list but a scholarly 'catalogue raisonné' that provides a critical and comprehensive study of an artist's entire body of work.
- In Spanish, the word catálogo shares a common root with categoría, as both are built from the Greek prefix 'kata' meaning 'down' or 'according to'.
Examples in context
- Necesito un juego de habición nuevo. Tráeme mi catálogo, por favor. Está encima de la mesa de noche.I need a new bedroom set. Bring me my catalog, please. It's on the nightstand.This example shows how to ask for a catálogo using the word in a sentence.Tatoeba #9050305 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9050327 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Envíeme un nuevo catálogo.Send me a new catalog.This example is useful for requesting a new catálogo.Tatoeba #717046 by darinmex, translation #269064 by CK
- Por favor, ¿me podrías mostrar el catálogo de productos?Please, could you show me the product catalog?
- El catálogo de la tienda está disponible en línea.The store's catalog is available online.
- Necesito solicitar un catálogo para mi negocio.I need to request a catalog for my business.
- ¿Tienes algún folleto de los productos que vendes?Do you have any brochure of the products you sell?
- Voy a pedir un folleto de viajes para planificar mis vacaciones.I am going to ask for a travel brochure to plan my holidays.
- El folleto de descuentos del supermercado llegó en el correo.The supermarket's discount brochure arrived in the mail.
- Mira este catálogo de muebles.Look at this furniture catalog.
Example conversation
In a design studio, Elena shows Alejandro some options.
- Alejandro¿Tienes el catálogo de telas?Do you have the fabric catalog?
- ElenaSí, lo tengo aquí.Yes, I have it here.
- AlejandroPerfecto, busca un color azul.Perfect, look for a blue color.
- ElenaLo buscaré ahora mismo.I will look for it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
