English–Spanish

“context” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/konˈteksto/

Example

Sin contexto, la palabra puede ser ambigua.

Without context, the word can be ambiguous.

Illustration for contexto (context)

How to say “context” in Spanish

“Context” in Spanish is contexto.

Surrounding words and circumstances that shape meaning.

Full entry for contexto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contexto

Para entender la noticia, debes ponerla en contexto.

To understand the news, you should place it in context.

Tips for using contexto

  • When a phrase is ambiguous, speakers often ask '¿En qué contexto?' to clarify the surrounding situation and avoid misunderstanding.

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