dialecto
/djaˈleɡto/masculine
The English phrase "dialect" means dialecto in Spanish.
dialecto refers to a particular variety of a language.
Meaning: particular variety of a language (noun)
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
dialecto is a colloquial term. In academic or scientific contexts, the formal term variante lingüística is used instead. For informal situations, if you are describing a specific vocabulary used within a community or region, the word jerga (slang) may be used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, the specific dialect spoken in the streets is referred to as Parlache.
How does it change in a sentence?
dialecto is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaˈleɡto/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the term dialecto is often used mistakenly to describe entire languages, such as calling Quechua or Catalan a dialecto instead of a language.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling someone's way of speaking a dialecto can accidentally sound condescending. It might imply that their speech is 'incorrect' or 'inferior' compared to the standard language.
- The word dialecto shares a root with the English word 'dialogue'. Both come from the Ancient Greek dialégomai, meaning 'to converse' or 'to speak together'.
Examples in context
- Es un dialecto regional.It's a regional dialect.This sentence is useful for identifying a regional dialect with dialecto.Tatoeba #10092923 by manufrutos, translation #10092598 by espamatics
- Amo mi dialecto italiano.I love my Italian dialect.This sentence is useful for expressing affection for an Italian dialect with dialecto.Tatoeba #5302426 by baudelaire, translation #5302427 by mailohilohi
- Tom habla un dialecto del francés.Tom speaks a dialect of French.This sentence is useful for describing someone speaking a dialect of French with dialecto.Tatoeba #9444363 by ignacio, translation #9393683 by DJ_Saidez
- Sí, se nota la variante lingüística de México.Yes, you can tell the linguistic variant of Mexico.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their hometowns.
- MateoTú hablas con un dialecto muy diferente.You speak with a very different dialect.
- LucíaSí, es el dialecto de mi pueblo.Yes, it is the dialect of my town.
- MateoMe gusta mucho cómo suena ese dialecto.I really like how that dialect sounds.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, es muy antiguo.Thanks, Mateo, it is very old.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dialect” translations and entries dialecto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dialecto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
