estudiar palabras de vocabulario
/estudjaɾ palabɾas de bokabulaɾjo/from spelling rules
The phrase for 'study vocabulary words' in Spanish is estudiar palabras de vocabulario.
This phrase is used to describe the act of learning and memorizing the meanings and usage of new words in a language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of estudiar (to study), palabras (words) and de vocabulario (of vocabulary).
How does it change in a sentence?
While estudiar palabras de vocabulario is grammatically correct, native speakers more commonly use the shorter phrase estudiar el vocabulario to mean the same thing.
How do you pronounce it?
/estudjaɾ palabɾas de bokabulaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word palabra has a double meaning and can refer to a solemn promise. Saying tengo tu palabra means 'I have your word' in the sense of a binding agreement.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb ampliar when talking about improving their vocabulary. This translates literally to 'to enlarge' or 'to expand' one's vocabulary.
- The word vocabulario shares a root with the English word 'vocal'. Both originate from a Latin root that refers to the act of calling out or using the voice.
Examples in context
- computadoraComputer
- mesaTable
- puertaDoor
- Necesito estudiar palabras de vocabulario para el examen.I need to study vocabulary words for the exam.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their Spanish class.
- DanielHola Elena, ¿vas a estudiar palabras de vocabulario?Hi Elena, are you going to study vocabulary words?
- ElenaSí, tengo un examen mañana.Yes, I have an exam tomorrow.
- DanielYo también. Estudiemos juntos en la biblioteca.Me too. Let's study together in the library.
- ElenaMe parece una buena idea, Daniel.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 de, estudiar, vocabulario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
