historia universal
/istoɾja unibeɾsal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "world history" is translated into Spanish as historia universal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of historia (history) and universal (universal/world-encompassing).
Which one should you use?
While historia mundial is a literal translation of "world history", historia universal is the more standard academic and textbook term used in Spanish-speaking countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective universal follows the noun historia in accordance with standard Spanish noun-adjective order.
How do you pronounce it?
/istoɾja unibeɾsal/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word historia can mean 'history', but it is also the standard word for a 'story' or 'tale', even if it is a work of fiction.
- In some contexts, universal can refer to the Catholic Church, meaning a text about historia universal might be interpreted as church history depending on the century.
- In many Spanish-speaking school systems, historia universal is strictly separated from historia nacional to distinguish global events from those of the home country.
Examples in context
- Tom hizo una presentación de cinco minutos acerca de la influencia de los vikingos en la historia universal.Tom gave a five-minute presentation about the influence of the Vikings on world history.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe the influence of a group on historia universal.Tatoeba #2470278 by marcelostockle, translation #3168540 by Serveto
- El estudio de la Historia Universal nos permite comprender nuestro pasado colectivo.The study of World History allows us to understand our collective past.
- Me encanta estudiar la historia universal.I love studying world history.
- Ella es una experta en la historia universal.She is an expert in world history.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about their university courses.
- Mateo¿Qué clase tienes esta tarde, María?What class do you have this afternoon, María?
- MaríaTengo un examen de historia universal.I have a world history exam.
- Mateo¡Qué difícil es la historia universal!World history is so difficult!
- MaríaEs verdad, pero es muy interesante.It's true, but it is very interesting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
