English–Spanish

“language” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoidioma · lengua

Pronunciation

IPA/leŋˈgwaxe/

Example

El lenguaje humano permite comunicar ideas.

Human language makes it possible to communicate ideas.

Illustration for lenguaje (language)

How to say “language” in Spanish

“Language” in Spanish is lenguaje.

A style or register of speech or writing characteristic of a person, profession, or situation.

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

Example sentences with lenguaje

Los amigos usan mucho lenguaje coloquial entre ellos.

Friends use a lot of colloquial language with each other.

Tips for using lenguaje

  • When referring to the English language, speakers prefer idioma or lengua, and lenguaje is more likely in phrases about manner of speaking like lenguaje técnico or lenguaje coloquial.

Other Spanish words for “language”

Estoy aprendiendo un idioma nuevo.

I am learning a new language.

¿Qué lengua hablas?

What language do you speak?

“language” in other languages