How to Say "Universal" in Spanish

universal

/unibeɾˈsal/

The English phrase universal is translated into Spanish as universal.

universal is an adjective used to describe something that is common to all members of a group or class.

Meaning: common to all members of a group or class (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of universal is universales.

/unibeɾˈsal/

In some legal contexts in Spanish speaking countries, universal is used in sucesor universal to describe an heir who inherits the entirety of a deceased person's assets and debts.
In Spanish literature, the concept of el hombre universal refers to the Renaissance ideal of the polymath, mirroring the English 'Universal Man'.
Though it looks similar, the Spanish pronunciation places the stress on the 'sa' syllable, whereas English stresses the 'ver' syllable.

La música es el idioma universal.
Music is the universal language.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe music as a universal language using universal.
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La música es un idioma universal.
Music is a universal language.
This sentence shows how to use universal when referring to music as a universal language.
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El género gramatical no es universal.
Grammatical gender is not universal.
This sentence demonstrates the use of universal in a discussion about grammatical gender.
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El amor es un sentimiento universal.
Love is a universal feeling.
Los derechos humanos son derechos comunes a todos.
Human rights are rights common to all.
La honestidad es un valor válido para todo el mundo.
Honesty is a value that is valid for everyone.
La paz es un deseo a nivel mundial.
Peace is a universal desire.
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María and Javier are discussing a scientific concept in a library.

María

No creo que este principio sea universal.
I don't think this principle is universal.
Javier

Pero es un derecho universal en todo el mundo.
But it is a universal right throughout the world.
María

Tienes razón, Javier, es una verdad universal.
You are right, Javier, it is a universal truth.
Javier

Exacto, María, todos deben conocerlo.
Exactly, María, everyone should know it.

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