Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gráfico | /ˈɡɾafiko/ | masculine |
| gráfica | /ˈɡɾafika/ | feminine |
In Spanish, both gráfico and gráfica refer to a chart or a graph. If you wish to be more formal or technical, you can use the synonym diagrama. To specifically emphasize that you are referring to a graphical representation, you may use the phrase representación gráfica. Related to these nouns, the verb graficar means to draw a graph of something.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form gráfico is typically used when referring to a specific mathematical or statistical chart. The feminine form gráfica is often used to refer to a visual representation or a plot in a more general sense.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the masculine gráfico is gráficos, and the plural form of the feminine gráfica is gráficas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾafika/
Did you know?
- While 'gráfico' refers to a chart, the word gráfico is also an adjective used to describe a very vivid or striking description in literature. A writer might produce a descripción gráfica that feels almost like a painting.
- The word gráfico comes from the Latin graphicus, which derived from the Ancient Greek graphikós meaning 'belonging to painting or drawing'.
- Spanish uses the root of gráfico to form the word grafólogo, a person who analyzes handwriting to determine personality traits.
Examples in context
- El gráfico es confuso.The graph is misleading.This sentence is useful for describing a graph using gráfico.Tatoeba #6855346 by albrusgher, translation #6275300 by megamanenm
- No entiendo este gráfico.I don't understand this graph.This sentence is useful for expressing lack of understanding regarding a graph using gráfico.Tatoeba #1676423 by alexmarcelo, translation #1671721 by CM
- Este gráfico desglosa los diferentes costos involucrados en la producción del iPad.This graph breaks down the different costs involved in producing the iPad.This sentence is useful for explaining how a graph breaks down information using gráfico.Tatoeba #1174589 by darinmex, translation #1174588 by darinmex
- En el informe, presenté una gráfica que muestra el crecimiento de ventas en el último trimestre.In the report, I presented a graph showing the sales growth in the last quarter.
- El profesor nos explicó cómo interpretar la gráfica de barras en la presentación.The professor explained to us how to interpret the bar graph in the presentation.
- El estudio de mercado incluye un diagrama que destaca las preferencias de los consumidores.The market study includes a diagram highlighting consumer preferences.
- Antes de presentar los datos, necesitamos una representación gráfica para ilustrar las variaciones.Before presenting the data, we need a graphical representation to illustrate the variations.
- Necesito revisar unos gráficos antes de la reunión de mañana.I need to review some graphs before tomorrow's meeting.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a business presentation.
- DanielMira esta gráfica de ventas.Look at this sales graph.
- ElenaLos números han subido mucho.The numbers have gone up a lot.
- Daniel¿Crees que la gráfica es clara?Do you think the graph is clear?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, se entiende perfectamente.Yes, Daniel, it is perfectly understandable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “graph” translations and entries gráfico, gráfica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gráfico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
