palabras de vocabulario
/palabɾas de bokabulaɾjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vocab words" is translated into Spanish as palabras de vocabulario.
The phrase palabras de vocabulario is used specifically in educational contexts to refer to the set of terms a student is expected to memorize or master.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of palabras (words) and de vocabulario (of vocabulary).
How do you pronounce it?
/palabɾas de bokabulaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word palabras is often paired with estudiar in classrooms, but in casual conversation, students might use the verb empollar, which literally means 'to hatch' like a chicken.
- The word palabra is used in the idiom dar mi palabra to mean 'give my word', but it also carries a heavy cultural weight of honor and binding commitment.
- If you want to refer to a single 'vocab word' that is particularly difficult or obscure, you might call it a palabra rebuscada. This implies the word is 'sought out' or unnecessarily complex.
Examples in context
- Tengo que memorizar estas palabras de vocabulario.I have to memorize these vocab words.
- ¿Puedes revisar mis palabras de vocabulario?Can you check my vocab words?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are studying together at a library.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿me ayudas con las palabras de vocabulario?Lucía, can you help me with the vocab words?
- LucíaClaro, Alejandro. ¿Cuáles son las más complicadas?Of course, Alejandro. Which ones are the most complicated?
- AlejandroEstas cinco palabras de vocabulario son un problema.These five vocab words are a problem.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, las aprenderás pronto.Don't worry, you will learn them soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
