cultura de
/kultuɾa de/from spelling rules
The English phrase "culture of" is translated into Spanish as cultura de.
How does it change in a sentence?
When cultura de is followed by a masculine singular noun starting with el, such as país (country), the two words contract into del to form cultura del. When culture of is followed by a feminine singular noun like nación, you must use cultura de la if the noun requires a definite article. When culture of is followed by a masculine plural noun, de los is used to mean "of the".
How do you pronounce it?
/kultuɾa de/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, cultura can be used in the phrase tener cultura to describe someone who is well-educated or well-read, rather than referring to their ethnic heritage.
- When describing the 'culture of' a workplace, Spanish speakers often use the phrase clima laboral, which literally translates to 'labor climate'.
- The word cultura shares its roots with the English word 'culture', but it originally stems from the Latin 'colō', meaning 'to till' or 'to cultivate' the earth.
Examples in context
- Es una buena idea estudiar la lengua y cultura del país que vas a visitar.It's a good idea to study the language and culture of the country you're going to visit.The sentence using cultura de is useful for discussing the importance of studying a country's language and culture.Tatoeba #456192 by lukaszpp, translation #456191 by lukaszpp
- La cultura de México es rica y diversa.The culture of Mexico is rich and diverse.
- Quisiera aprender más sobre la cultura de China.I would like to learn more about the culture of China.
- Me encanta la cultura japonesa, especialmente el arte del origami.I love Japanese culture, especially the art of origami.
- El Día de los Muertos es un ejemplo de la cultura mexicana que celebra a los ancestros.The Day of the Dead is an example of Mexican culture that celebrates ancestors.
- El tuteo es una parte importante de la cultura española, donde se utiliza el "tú" en lugar del "usted."Tuteo is an important part of Spanish culture, where "tú" is used instead of "usted."
- Me gusta mucho la cultura de este país.I really like the culture of this country.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel experiences in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Qué te pareció tu viaje a Japón?How was your trip to Japan?
- AlejandroFue increíble, especialmente la cultura de respeto.It was incredible, especially the culture of respect.
- LucíaEs verdad, se nota mucho allí.It's true, you can really notice it there.
- AlejandroSí, me gustaría volver pronto.Yes, I would like to go back soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cultura, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
