diferencias culturales
/difeɾenθjas kultuɾales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cultural differences" is translated into Spanish as diferencias culturales.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the plural noun diferencias (differences) and the plural adjective culturales (cultural).
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the singular form, both the noun and the adjective are singular: diferencia cultural. In the plural form diferencias culturales, both the noun and the adjective are plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/difeɾenθjas kultuɾales/
Did you know?
- The word cultura comes from the Latin 'colere', meaning 'to till the soil'. This means that when Spanish speakers talk about diferencias culturales, the root of the word refers to the act of farming and growth.
- When discussing 'cultural differences' in a sociological context in Spanish, speakers often use the term diversidad cultural instead of diferencias, as it carries a more positive, inclusive connotation.
- While diferencias culturales is the standard term, Spanish speakers often use the phrase choque cultural (cultural clash) to describe the jarring feeling of experiencing those differences for the first time.
Examples in context
- Okinawa muestra diferencias culturales respecto al resto de Japón.Okinawa shows cultural differences from the rest of Japan.This sentence is useful for showing how Okinawa possesses diferencias culturales compared to the rest of Japan.Tatoeba #1038839 by massama, translation #10258623 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Ese modelo no puede borrar las diferencias culturales.That model cannot erase cultural differences.This sentence illustrates that a certain model cannot erase diferencias culturales.Tatoeba #13021708 by mexicanhere, translation #2416313 by espjulie
- En el ámbito académico se estudian las diferencias culturales para comprender mejor las distintas sociedades.In the academic field, cultural differences are studied to gain a better understanding of different societies.
- Cada país tiene sus propias costumbres diferentes.Every country has its own different customs.
- Es importante respetar las diferencias culturales.It is important to respect cultural differences.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their travels in a cafe.
- Mateo¿Entiendes las diferencias culturales de este país?Do you understand the cultural differences of this country?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, aunque son muy distintas.Yes, Mateo, although they are very different.
- MateoLas diferencias culturales pueden ser complicadas.Cultural differences can be complicated.
- MaríaEs verdad, pero también son interesantes.It's true, but they are also interesting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
