Spanish Conversation · Level 35
75 words
Spanish word
categoría
Pronunciation
IPA/kateɣoˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nouncategory
Example
¿En qué categoría pones este libro?
Which category do you put this book in?
More examples
En la encuesta pedimos la categoría social de los participantes.
In the survey we asked participants for their social category.
Core concept
A shelf divided into labeled sections grouping items that share the same trait.
Common phrases
categoría social
social category
colocar en la categoría
place in the category
Similar words
tipo: Kind defined by shape or inherent features, specifying a particular model or variety.
clase: Class grouping things by shared characteristics for systematic categorization.
grupo: Collection of people or things gathered together as a unit.
nivel: Degree or stage indicating the level, height, or intensity of something.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de elementos agrupados por una misma cualidad, tipo o nivel.
Word origin
From Greek κατηγορία via Latin categoria, originally used for classification and grading, it entered Spanish to denote a group defined by a common quality, type, or level.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, categoría often denotes quality or rank, and the phrase 'de categoría' conveys high quality rather than merely 'type'.
Other meanings
- typenoun
- gradenoun
Related words
- categorizarcategorizeverb
- categóricocategoricaladjective