input comprensible
/imput kompɾensible/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'comprehensible input' is translated into Spanish as input comprensible.
Language messages that a learner can understand despite not knowing all the words or grammar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a direct calque of the English term, using the English loanword input followed by the Spanish adjective comprensible.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the formal variations Input Comprensible, Input Inteligible or Entrada Comprensible.
Did you know?
- The adjective comprensible can sometimes be confused with comprensivo, which in many Spanish-speaking countries actually means 'understanding' or 'empathetic' in a personality sense.
- The word comprensible shares a common ancestor with the English word 'comprehend', both stemming from the Latin 'comprehendere' which means 'to seize' or 'to grasp'.
- While input comprensible is common in academic linguistics, a Spanish speaker might more naturally use the phrase lenguaje comprensible in a non-technical classroom setting.
Examples in context
- Necesito más input comprensible para mejorar mi español.I need more comprehensible input to improve my Spanish.
- Ver series es una forma de input comprensible.Watching series is a form of comprehensible input.
- El profesor usa mucho input comprensible en clase.The teacher uses a lot of comprehensible input in class.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their language learning methods.
- MaríaMaría, ¿cómo aprendes español tan rápido?María, how are you learning Spanish so fast?
- JavierUso mucho input comprensible cada día.I use a lot of comprehensible input every day.
- MaríaJavier, ¿me recomiendas algún libro?Javier, do you recommend any books?
- JavierSí, busca uno con input comprensible.Yes, look for one with comprehensible input.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comprensible, input, CC BY-SA 4.0.
