gramática
/ɡɾaˈmatika/feminine
The English phrase "grammar" is translated into Spanish as gramática.
gramática is a noun used to refer to the rules for speaking and writing a language.
Meaning: rules for speaking and writing a language (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾaˈmatika/
Did you know?
- The Real Academia Española is the official body that regulates gramática for the Spanish language worldwide. It is one of the oldest linguistic academies in the world and holds immense cultural authority.
- Spanish grammar allows for the omission of the subject pronoun, a feature called sujeto tácito or sujeto elíptico, which is a core part of gramática that confuses English speakers.
- If you are discussing the grammar of a specific person, you might use the term estilo instead of gramática to describe how they actually sound in conversation.
Examples in context
- Yo tengo un libro de gramática.I have a grammar book.This sentence shows how to mention owning a grammar book.Tatoeba #3947496 by senryakun, translation #3944988 by AlanF_US
- La gramática es muy complicada.Grammar is very complicated.This sentence describes grammar as being complicated.Tatoeba #4022884 by hayastan, translation #990384 by Brian255
- No me gusta estudiar gramática.I don't like studying grammar.This sentence expresses a dislike for studying grammar.Tatoeba #9422492 by ignacio, translation #7780046 by PokeGamers
- Para mejorar tu español, debes estudiar gramática a diario.To improve your Spanish, you should study grammar every day.
- 41 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A student asks a teacher for help with her homework.
- MaríaProfesor, ¿me ayuda con la gramática?Teacher, can you help me with the grammar?
- DanielClaro, la gramática de este ejercicio es difícil.Of course, the grammar of this exercise is difficult.
- MaríaTengo dudas con la gramática inglesa.I have doubts with English grammar.
- DanielNo te preocupes, la entenderás pronto.Don't worry, you will understand it soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grammar” translations and entries gramática, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
