alfabeto fonético
/alfabeto fonetiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "phonetic alphabet" is translated into Spanish as alfabeto fonético.
alfabeto fonético refers to a writing system.
Meaning: writing system (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of alfabeto (alphabet) and fonético (phonetic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun alfabeto is masculine, so the adjective fonético must also be in the masculine form. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix: alfabetos fonéticos.
Did you know?
- The word alfabeto is a back-formation from analfabeto, which means 'illiterate'.
- While alfabeto is correct, Spanish speakers often use the word abecedario for the alphabet, which combines the letters a, b, c and d.
- In Spanish, the concept of a phonetic alphabet is closely tied to the alfabeto fonético internacional, which is the global standard for linguistics.
Examples in context
- Estudio lingüística, ahora tengo que memorizar todo el alfabeto fonético internacional.I study linguistics, now I have to memorize the whole International Phonetic Alphabet.This sentence shows how to use alfabeto fonético when discussing the study of linguistics.Tatoeba #1265271 by alexmarcelo, translation #12258713 by Miktsoanit
- El profesor explicó el alfabeto fonético hoy.The teacher explained the phonetic alphabet today.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their linguistics homework in a cafe.
- Daniel¿Entendiste lo que dijo sobre el alfabeto fonético?Did you understand what he said about the phonetic alphabet?
- MaríaNo, es un alfabeto fonético muy complejo.No, it is a very complex phonetic alphabet.
- DanielTal vez deberíamos estudiar juntos mañana.Maybe we should study together tomorrow.
- MaríaSí, me parece una buena idea, Daniel.Yes, that sounds like a good idea, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alfabeto, fonético, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
