tablas y gráficos
/tablas i ɡɾafikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "charts and graphs" is translated into Spanish as tablas y gráficos.
This phrase refers to visual representations of data used to show information in a clear and organized way.
What does it mean word for word?
The word gráficos refers to visual representations like line graphs, bar charts or diagrams.
Which one should you use?
While English often uses 'charts' as a general term, the Spanish translation tablas y gráficos distinguishes between tabular data (tablas) and visual diagrams (gráficos).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the feminine noun gráficas is frequently used as a synonym for gráficos when referring to charts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single table and a single graph, use the singular forms la tabla and el gráfico.
How do you pronounce it?
/tablas i ɡɾafikos/
Did you know?
- The word tabla used for data is the same word used for a 'surfboard' or a 'chalkboard'.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a chart that looks like a grid is called a cuadro, which is also the word for a 'painting'.
- A 'flow chart' is often called a mapa de flujo in technical contexts, using the word for 'map' rather than 'chart'.
Examples in context
- Los gráficos y tablas muestran una clara tendencia ascendente en las ventas de este trimestre.The charts and graphs show a clear upward trend in this quarter's sales.
- Echa un vistazo a estas gráficas y tablas. ¡Es impresionante cómo ha crecido la población en los últimos años!Take a look at these charts and graphs. It's impressive how the population has grown in recent years!
- Estoy estudiando estos cuadros y diagramas para preparar mi presentación sobre el cambio climático.I'm studying these charts and graphs to prepare my presentation on climate change.
- Necesitamos incluir tablas y gráficos en la presentación.We need to include charts and graphs in the presentation.
- Las tablas y gráficos muestran el crecimiento del año.The charts and graphs show the growth of the year.
- Revisa las tablas y gráficos del informe final.Review the charts and graphs in the final report.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a business presentation.
- LucíaJavier, ¿ya terminaste las tablas y gráficos?Javier, did you finish the charts and graphs yet?
- JavierSí, Lucía, ya están listos en la computadora.Yes, Lucía, they are already ready on the computer.
- LucíaPerfecto, revisemos que la información sea correcta.Perfect, let's check that the information is correct.
- JavierDe acuerdo, abro el archivo ahora mismo.Alright, I am opening the file right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
