vocabulario en español
/bokabulaɾjo en espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "spanish vocabulary" is translated into Spanish as vocabulario en español.
This phrase refers to the set of words used or known in the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vocabulario en español literally translates to "vocabulary in Spanish".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vocabulario is a masculine singular noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/bokabulaɾjo en espaɲol/
Did you know?
- The term español has an unusual potential connection to the Hebrew word for 'hyrax', via a complex chain of linguistic-historical theories involving Punic and Latin.
- Before the word español became standard, people in the region often identified themselves primarily as cristiano rather than by a specific nationality.
- The word español may not have evolved naturally from Latin, as a standard Latin-derived term would likely have been españuelo.
Examples in context
- Necesito ampliar mi vocabulario en español.I need to expand my Spanish vocabulary.
- El vocabulario en español es muy amplio.The Spanish vocabulary is very extensive.
- Este libro ayuda con el vocabulario en español.This book helps with Spanish vocabulary.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are studying together at a cafe.
- JavierSofía, ¿estás estudiando vocabulario en español?Sofía, are you studying Spanish vocabulary?
- SofíaSí, Javier, es un poco difícil.Yes, Javier, it is a little difficult.
- JavierNo te preocupes, yo te ayudo.Don't worry, I will help you.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, eres muy amable.Thank you so much, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, español, vocabulario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
