gráfico
/ˈɡɾafiko/
The English word 'chart' is translated into Spanish as gráfico.
gráfico is used to refer to a diagram or a visual representation of data, such as a mathematical or statistical chart.
Meaning: diagram (noun)
Which one should you use?
While gráfico is commonly used for mathematical or statistical charts, the word diagrama is used when you mean a more general diagram or schematic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the feminine form gráfica may be used more frequently than gráfico in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is gráficos, and the feminine plural form is gráficas. The feminine form gráfica can be used as a noun itself or depending on the gender of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾafiko/
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a 'map' or a 'nautical chart', you would not use gráfico but instead use the word carta.
- While gráfico is a general term, the word cuadro is frequently used in Spain to refer to a 'table' or a 'chart' containing data in rows and columns.
- In Spanish, gráfica is not just a noun for a chart but is also the standard term for 'graphics' in the context of computer hardware, such as a tarjeta gráfica for a graphics card.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué gráfico es este?What's this chart?This sentence is useful for asking which chart is being referred to using gráfico.Tatoeba #10558826 by muitoazul, translation #2234138 by CK
- ¿Puedes hacer un gráfico?Can you create a chart?This sentence is useful for asking someone to create a chart using gráfico.Tatoeba #10558847 by muitoazul, translation #6967282 by Eccles17
- Según el último gráfico presentado, las ventas han aumentado significativamente.According to the latest chart presented, sales have significantly increased.
- Analizaremos el cuadro de crecimiento económico en los últimos años.We will analyze the chart of economic growth in recent years.
- Mira esta gráfica que muestra los resultados del partido de anoche.Look at this chart showing the results of last night's game.
- Este diagrama te ayudará a seguir los pasos para armar el mueble.This chart will help you follow the steps to assemble the furniture.
- El gráfico muestra el crecimiento mensual.The chart shows the monthly growth.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a business report in an office.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿has visto el nuevo gráfico?Sofía, have you seen the new chart?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, es muy claro.Yes, Alejandro, it is very clear.
- AlejandroMe alegra que te guste.I am glad you like it.
- SofíaAyuda mucho a entender los datos.It helps a lot to understand the data.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gráfico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
