integral
/inteˈɡɾal/
To say comprehensive in Spanish, use integral.
integral describes something that covers all aspects, as in complete care, a complete reform or a full plan.
Meaning: broadly or completely covering (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
integral has the same form for masculine and feminine nouns and usually comes after the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
In IPA it is /inteˈɡɾal/, with the stress on the last syllable.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'comprehensive' to mean 'wide-ranging', using the Spanish cognate comprensivo would instead mean someone who is 'understanding' or 'empathetic'.
- If you order pan integral at a bakery, you will receive whole wheat or whole grain bread rather than 'comprehensive' bread.
- The word integral shares a common ancestor with the English word 'integer', which refers to a whole number without fractions.
Examples in context
- El plan requiere un enfoque integral.The plan requires a comprehensive approach.
- Presentaron un informe integral sobre la situación.They presented a comprehensive report on the situation.
- Necesitamos una revisión integral del sistema.We need a comprehensive review of the system.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a new business strategy.
- Elena¿Has revisado el informe final?Have you reviewed the final report?
- JavierSí, es un análisis integral.Yes, it is a comprehensive analysis.
- Elena¿Crees que falta algún detalle?Do you think any detail is missing?
- JavierNo, creo que cubre todo.No, I think it covers everything.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry integral, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries integral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
