objeto
/obˈxeto/
The English word 'object' is translated into Spanish as objeto.
When you need to refer to a specific item or an element that is part of a larger set or collection, the more formal term elemento is often used.
Meaning: (obsolete in English) to set before or against, to bring into opposition, to oppose (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the colloquial term trasto is used to describe random objects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of objeto is objetos.
How do you pronounce it?
/obˈxeto/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word objeto can also be a verb, objeto, which means 'I object' in a legal or argumentative setting.
- The word trasto describes a useless 'object', but in some regions it can also refer to a piece of kitchenware or a clumsy person.
- In philosophy and psychology, objeto is used to describe the 'object of desire', often referring to a person rather than a thing.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedes describir el objeto?Can you describe the object?This example shows how to ask someone to describe the objeto.Tatoeba #1719194 by marcelostockle, translation #44133 by CK
- ¿Para qué se utiliza este objeto?What is this object used for?This example shows how to ask about the use of an objeto.Tatoeba #1386466 by marcelostockle, translation #681597 by Source_VOA
- Encontré un objeto extraño en el maizal.I found a strange object in the cornfield.This example shows how to mention finding a strange objeto.Tatoeba #1101092 by hayastan, translation #8160369 by magnificentgoddess
- ¿Dónde está el objeto perdido?Where is the lost object?
- ¿Dónde has puesto el cacharro?Where did you put the thingamajig?
- Pásame ese chismePass me that thing.
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Example conversation
Maria and Daniel are discussing a new proposal at work.
- MaríaNo objeto a tu plan, Daniel.I do not object to your plan, Daniel.
- DanielMe alegra que estés de acuerdo.I am glad that you agree.
- MaríaPero yo objeto si cambiamos la fecha.But I object if we change the date.
- DanielEstá bien, mantendremos la fecha original.All right, we will keep the original date.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry objeto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
