reseña de Google
/reseɲa de ɡooɡle/from spelling rules
The English phrase "google review" is translated into Spanish as reseña de Google.
This phrase refers to a public rating and written opinion about a business or location posted on Google. When speaking naturally, it is common to use the verb dejar (to leave) with this phrase, such as in dejar una reseña, rather than saying you are "posting" it.
What does it mean word for word?
The term reseña de Google breaks down as follows: reseña means "review" or "write-up", and de means "of".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural to refer to "Google reviews", change reseña to reseñas, resulting in reseñas de Google.
How do you pronounce it?
/reseɲa de ɡooɡle/
Did you know?
- While reseña is the standard term for a Google review, Spanish speakers often use crítica for professional reviews of art or film. Using crítica for a Google review might sound more harsh or analytical than intended.
- The word reseña is built from seña, which means 'sign' or 'characteristic'. In a broader sense, a reseña was originally a way to give someone a 'sign' or a clue about what a work was like.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear people use the anglicism review instead of reseña in casual digital contexts, despite reseña being the correct term.
Examples in context
- La reseña de Google que dejé sobre ese restaurante fue muy positiva.The Google review I left about that restaurant was very positive.
- He dejado una opinión en Google sobre el excelente servicio en el hotel.I have left a Google review about the excellent service at the hotel.
- Deberías compartir tu comentario en Google sobre ese negocio de forma constructiva.You should share your Google review about that business in a constructive way.
- He leído una reseña de Google sobre este restaurante.I have read a Google review about this restaurant.
- Esa reseña de Google es muy positiva.That Google review is very positive.
- ¿Puedes escribir una reseña de Google para nuestra tienda?Can you write a Google review for our shop?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding where to eat dinner.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿qué te parece este café?Alejandro, what do you think of this cafe?
- AlejandroNo sé, deja que vea una reseña de Google.I don't know, let me check a Google review.
- MaríaLas fotos de la reseña de Google se ven muy buenas.The photos from the Google review look very good.
- AlejandroTienes razón, vamos a probarlo.You are right, let's try it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
