Spanish word

ítem

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈitem/

Meaning

  • masculine nounentry, item

Example

Revisa el ítem en la lista.

Check the entry on the list.

Illustration for ítem (entry)

More examples

Añadí un nuevo ítem a la lista de compras.

I added a new entry to the shopping list.

Core concept

Discrete line item in a catalogue, form, or specification.

Common phrases

  • lista de ítem

    list of entries

  • cada ítem

    each entry

Similar words

artículo: Individual article or merchandise item displayed or sold in a shop or listing.
producto: Manufactured good intended for sale or distribution.
elemento: Single component or constituent of a group, set, or list.

Definition in Spanish

Unidad individual dentro de un listado o catálogo que designa un asunto, producto o dato concreto.

Word origin

It comes from Latin item 'likewise', used by medieval administrators to mark each list entry, and Spanish uses it to mean a discrete unit in organized lists, catalogues and specifications.

Usage tips

  • Although it looks like English 'item', Spanish ítem normally refers to a listed entry rather than any random object, so conversational translations often use artículo or elemento.

Other meanings

  • articlenoun

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