English–Spanish

“general” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/xeneˈɾal/

Example

Es una regla general.

It is a general rule.

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How to say “general” in Spanish

“General” in Spanish is general.

A broad trait shared across a whole class.

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

Example sentences with general

Se alcanzó un acuerdo general entre los países.

A general agreement was reached among the countries.

Tips for using general

  • In conversation, en general commonly opens a remark about a tendency and is often followed by a specific example or an exception.

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