oración compuesta
/oɾaθjon kompwesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "compound sentence" is translated into Spanish as oración compuesta.
An oración compuesta is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction or punctuation. Common coordinating conjunctions used to join these clauses include y (and) and pero (but).
Meaning: a sentence that has two or more independent clauses, joined by a conjunction or punctuation. (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of oración, which means "sentence" and compuesta, meaning "compound" or "composed".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "compound sentences", use oraciones compuestas. In this plural form, both the noun and the adjective take plural suffixes: the noun oración becomes oraciones and the adjective compuesta becomes compuestas.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word oración is used for both a grammatical sentence and a religious prayer.
- The word compuesta used in oración compuesta is also the botanical term for a 'composite flower' like a daisy.
- The verb componer, which forms compuesta, is used not only for writing or music but also to mean 'to fix' or 'to repair' an object.
Examples in context
- Mariana estudia español y yo estudio francés.Mariana studies Spanish and I study French.
- Me gusta el helado, pero no lo como muy seguido.I like ice cream, but I don't eat it very often.
- No puedo salir esta noche porque tengo que estudiar.I can't go out tonight because I have to study.
- Me gusta viajar, sin embargo, prefiero quedarme en casa este verano.I enjoy traveling, however, I prefer to stay home this summer.
- Me gustaría ir al cine. No obstante, no tengo dinero.I would like to go to the movies, however, I don't have money.
- El concierto fue increíble. Todos disfrutamos mucho.The concert was amazing, we all enjoyed it a lot.
- Hice la tarea, terminé antes que nadie.I did the homework, I finished before anyone else.
- Los niños juegan en el parque y los adultos conversan en el café.The children play in the park, and the adults chat at the café.
- No tengo mucho tiempo, pero quiero terminar este proyecto.I don't have much time, but I want to finish this project.
- Me encanta bailar salsa, así que tomaré clases de baile.I love dancing salsa, so I will take dance lessons.
- No puedes usar una oración compuesta aquí.You cannot use a compound sentence here.
- Escribe una oración compuesta en tu examen.Write a compound sentence in your exam.
- Esa oración compuesta es demasiado larga.That compound sentence is too long.
Example conversation
A student is asking a teacher about a grammar assignment.
- Sofía¿Debo escribir una oración compuesta en este ejercicio?Should I write a compound sentence in this exercise?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, usa una oración compuesta.Yes, Sofía, use a compound sentence.
- SofíaEntiendo, Alejandro, gracias por la ayuda.I understand, Alejandro, thanks for the help.
- AlejandroDe nada, sigue trabajando con cuidado.You're welcome, keep working carefully.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
