Spanish word

alfabetización

Pronunciation

IPA/alfaβetiθaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounliteracy

Example

Los programas de alfabetización ayudan a adultos que no saben leer.

Literacy programs help adults who cannot read.

Illustration for alfabetización (literacy)

More examples

La alfabetización digital facilita el uso de servicios en línea.

Digital literacy facilitates the use of online services.

Core concept

Foundational literacy for reading short texts and writing brief notes.

Common phrases

  • alfabetización digital

    digital literacy

  • programas de alfabetización

    literacy education programs

Similar words

lectura: Reads written text to extract its meaning.
escritura: Expresses ideas in writing as sentences or short notes.
alfabetismo: Recognizes letters and writes simple words.

Definition in Spanish

Capacidad básica para usar la lectura y la escritura en la vida diaria, por ejemplo entender textos sencillos y redactar mensajes breves.

Word origin

The term derives from alfabeto (from Latin alphabetum) plus the suffix -ización that marks a process or result.

Usage tips

  • For describing a person's skills many speakers prefer phrases like 'sé leer y escribir' rather than using alfabetización.

Other meanings

  • literacy educationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • alfabetizarteach reading and writingverb
  • alfabetizadoliterateadjective

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