el texto
/el teɡsto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the text" is translated into Spanish as el texto.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "the texts", use los textos.
How do you pronounce it?
/el teɡsto/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse el texto (the text) with la textura (the texture).
Did you know?
- The word texto shares its root with 'textile' because it comes from the Latin word for 'woven'. In the ancient world, a written 'text' was conceptualized as a web of words woven together.
- In Spanish literary analysis, the subtexto refers to the unspoken meaning beneath the written texto. This distinction is vital in Spanish theater and screenwriting to describe a character's hidden intentions.
- In a legal setting, el texto literal refers to the exact wording of a law. In Spanish law, the 'literal text' is often weighed against the 'spirit' or intent of the law.
Examples in context
- El texto es ilegible.The text is illegible.This sentence is useful for saying that el texto is illegible.Tatoeba #7551085 by arh, translation #7782709 by shekitten
- El texto está sin revisar.The text hasn't been checked.This sentence is useful for saying that el texto hasn't been checked.Tatoeba #1088031 by Shishir, translation #9668372 by DJ_Saidez
- El texto es demasiado largo.The text is too long.This sentence is useful for saying that el texto is too long.Tatoeba #1537729 by marcelostockle, translation #1537542 by CM
- Es un placer conocerlo/a.It's a pleasure to meet you.
- ¡Vamos por un café luego!Let's grab a coffee later!
- ¡Hola María, gracias por el regalo!Hey Maria, thanks for the gift!
- ¡Me divertí mucho en la fiesta! Hagámoslo de nuevo pronto.I had a great time at the party! Let's do it again soon.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a reading assignment.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿ya leíste el texto?Alejandro, did you read the text yet?
- AlejandroSí, pero no entendí el texto.Yes, but I didn't understand the text.
- MaríaYo tampoco, el texto es muy difícil.Me neither, the text is very difficult.
- AlejandroVamos a analizar el texto juntos.Let's analyze the text together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, texto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
