idioma mundial
/idjoma mundjal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "world language" is translated into Spanish as idioma mundial.
This term refers to a language that is spoken internationally.
Meaning: language spoken internationally (noun)
Which one should you use?
lengua mundial is a common synonym for idioma mundial.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural ending: idiomas mundiales.
Did you know?
- The term mundial evolved from the Latin mundus, which originally meant 'clean' or 'elegant' before it shifted to mean the 'world'.
- The word idioma comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'peculiarity'. Originally, it did not mean a general language but rather a specific way of speaking unique to a certain group or individual.
- In Spanish, the word lengua is used for both a 'world language' and the biological organ in the mouth. This duality is frequently used in literature to symbolize the link between physical speech and cultural identity.
Examples in context
- La enseñanza del inglés es fundamental para que nuestros empleados se desenvuelvan en una lengua mundial como parte de su desarrollo profesional.Teaching English is essential for our employees to fluently navigate a world language as part of their professional development.
- El inglés es una lengua global que facilita la comunicación entre personas de diferentes culturas en todo el mundo.English is a global language that facilitates communication between people from different cultures around the world.
- El inglés es un idioma mundial.English is a world language.
- ¿Es el español un idioma mundial?Is Spanish a world language?
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing which language to study.
- SofíaDeberíamos estudiar un idioma mundial.We should study a world language.
- Alejandro¿Cuál me recomiendas, Sofía?Which one do you recommend, Sofía?
- SofíaEl inglés es el idioma mundial más útil.English is the most useful world language.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Alejandro está de acuerdo.You are right, Alejandro agrees.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries idioma, mundial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
