conjuntos
/konxuntos/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for sets is conjuntos.
In mathematics, the word conjuntos is used to refer to collections of objects or elements.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is conjuntos, while the singular form of the noun is conjunto.
How do you pronounce it?
/konxuntos/
Did you know?
- While conjunto means 'set', the Spanish word for a 'set' in tennis remains set. Spanish speakers adopt the English term for the sport rather than using their own word for a collection.
- In a theatrical context, a 'set' or stage scenery is not called a conjunto, but rather escenografía. Using conjunto in a theater would likely be misunderstood as referring to the cast members as a group.
- The word conjunto is often used to describe a residential complex or a gated community, known as a conjunto residencial. In this case, it refers to a set of houses sharing common areas.
Examples in context
- Obviamente, el teorema es verdadero para conjuntos finitos.Obviously, the theorem is true for finite sets.Tatoeba #2227327 by marcelostockle, translation #367526 by MUIRIEL
- El matemático estudió diferentes conjuntosThe mathematician studied different sets
- Compramos diferentes conjuntitos de calcomaníasWe bought different sets of stickers
- Juan recibió una caja con diferentes conjuntos de pinceles para su cumpleaños.Juan received a box with different sets of paintbrushes for his birthday.
- Estos conjuntos de llaves son de diferentes colores.These sets of keys are different colors.
- Ella compró varios conjuntos de herramientas nuevas.She bought several new tool sets.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their math class.
- JavierMaría, ¿entiendes el tema de los conjuntos?María, do you understand the topic of sets?
- MaríaSí, Javier, pero es un poco confuso.Yes, Javier, but it is a bit confusing.
- JavierA mí también, especialmente los conjuntos infinitos.Me too, especially infinite sets.
- MaríaPodemos repasar los ejercicios juntos mañana.We can review the exercises together tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
