graficar
/ɡɾafiˈkaɾ/
In Spanish, charting is translated as graficar.
The term refers to the act of representing data or information using a graph or a chart. You can use the phrase representar mediante gráficos as a common alternative to describe this act. Specific types of charts include a gráfico de barras (bar chart) and a gráfico circular (pie chart).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the continuous action of charting, use the gerund form graficando.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾafiˈkaɾ/
Did you know?
- In a medical context, a nurse's act of charting patient vitals is often referred to as registrar or anotar, as graficar sounds too mathematical for a medical record.
- To describe 'charting' a course or a path, Spanish speakers use the verb trazar rather than graficar.
- While graficar is used for data, the word grafito for 'graphite' shares the same root, reflecting the historical link between drawing charts and the carbon used in pencils.
Examples in context
- Necesito crear gráficos para la presentaciónI need to create charts for the presentation
- La representación gráfica de los datos es esencialThe graphical representation of data is essential
- La elaboración de diagramas es una parte integral del informeCharting is an integral part of the report
- Necesito armar unos gráficos para la reuniónI need to put together some charts for the meeting
- Voy a hacer un gráfico para ilustrar los resultadosI'm going to make a chart to illustrate the results
- Vamos a hacer una representación visual de los datosLet's make a visual representation of the data
- Necesito crear unas gráficas para el informeI need to create some charts for the report
- Estoy armando unos gráficosI am putting together some charts
- Él hizo un gráfico impresionanteHe made an impressive chart
- Voy a hacer una representación visual utilizando gráficosI'm going to make a visual representation using charts
- Es necesario graficar los resultados del estudio.It is necessary to chart the study results.
- Estamos intentando graficar la evolución de las ventas.We are trying to chart the sales evolution.
- Él sabe graficar datos complejos con facilidad.He knows how to chart complex data easily.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing a presentation at the office.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿puedes graficar estas cifras para la reunión?Alejandro, can you chart these figures for the meeting?
- AlejandroSí, María, lo haré esta tarde.Yes, María, I will do it this afternoon.
- MaríaGracias, porque el cliente necesita ver la tendencia.Thank you, because the client needs to see the trend.
- AlejandroNo hay problema, tendré todo listo.No problem, I will have everything ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry graficar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
