diagrama
/djaˈɡɾama/masculine
The English word "diagram" is translated into Spanish as diagrama.
The term diagrama is a noun used to describe a plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships.
Meaning: plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the definite article el, as in el diagrama. The plural form of diagrama is diagramas.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaˈɡɾama/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the masculine article el for diagrama, even though the word ends in 'a', which is the typical marker for feminine nouns.
- In some Spanish-speaking scientific contexts, you might encounter the word esquema as a common alternative to diagrama to describe a structural outline.
- While diagrama is used for technical sketches, if you want to describe a more informal or hand-drawn sketch, a Spanish speaker might use garabato instead.
Examples in context
- Déjeme explicárselo con un diagrama.Let me explain it with a diagram.This sentence shows how to use diagrama when offering an explanation.Tatoeba #1043365 by Shishir, translation #270673 by CK
- Por favor, incluya un diagrama en su informe.Please include a diagram in your report.
- El diagrama muestra las conexiones entre los diferentes elementos.The diagram shows the connections between the different elements.
- Mira este esquema que hice para explicar el proceso.Look at this diagram I made to explain the process.
- El profesor utilizó un esquema para explicar la lección.The teacher used a diagram to explain the lesson.
- Necesitamos incluir un gráfico en nuestra presentación.We need to include a diagram in our presentation.
- El gráfico ilustra claramente los datos.The diagram clearly illustrates the data.
- ¿Podrías hacer un cuadro para explicar mejor la idea?Could you make a diagram to better explain the idea?
- El cuadro ayuda a visualizar los datos de manera clara.The diagram helps visualize the data clearly.
- Estudiemos detenidamente el esquemático para entenderlo mejor.Let's study the diagram carefully to understand it better.
- El diagrama muestra el flujo de trabajo.The diagram shows the workflow.
- Necesito un diagrama para entender el proceso.I need a diagram to understand the process.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are looking at a technical manual in an office.
- Sofía¿Puedes ver el diagrama en el libro?Can you see the diagram in the book?
- JavierSí, el diagrama es muy claro.Yes, the diagram is very clear.
- SofíaJavier, ¿entiendes la conexión de las piezas?Javier, do you understand how the parts connect?
- JavierSí, con este esquema lo entiendo todo.Yes, with this sketch I understand everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diagram” translations and entries diagrama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.