oraciones
/oɾaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sentences" is translated into Spanish as oraciones.
oraciones is used to refer to grammatical sentences. In a religious context, the word can also mean "prayers".
Which one should you use?
Use oraciones when referring to grammatical sentences. If you are talking about legal sentences or judicial rulings, use the word sentencias instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is oración.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾaθjones/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word sentencia is used for a judge's ruling, but it is also used in computer programming to describe a 'statement' or line of code.
- The word oración shares its root with the English word 'oration', which refers to a formal speech or a long, ceremonial address.
- While oración refers to a grammatical sentence, the word frase is often used interchangeably in casual speech, even though linguists distinguish a frase as a phrase or a catchy slogan.
Examples in context
- Estas oraciones son raras.These sentences are strange.This sentence shows how to describe sentences as being strange.Tatoeba #3248316 by cueyayotl, translation #1805345 by Amastan
- No puede agregar oraciones.He can't add sentences.This sentence is useful for saying someone cannot add sentences.Tatoeba #4571211 by DarkHollow, translation #4568113 by maydoo
- ¿Debería enviarte más oraciones?Should I send you more sentences?This sentence is a way to ask if more sentences should be sent.Tatoeba #4817963 by gusrudess, translation #4817463 by mraz
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Example conversation
Alejandro is helping María with her Spanish homework.
- Alejandro¿Tienes que escribir muchas oraciones?Do you have to write many sentences?
- MaríaSí, tengo que hacer diez oraciones.Yes, I have to make ten sentences.
- AlejandroTus oraciones son muy buenas, María.Your sentences are very good, María.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, por ayudarme.Thank you, Alejandro, for helping me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
