Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
contexto
Pronunciation
IPA/konˈteksto/
Meaning
- masculine nouncontext
Example
Sin contexto, la palabra puede ser ambigua.
Without context, the word can be ambiguous.
More examples
Para entender la noticia, debes ponerla en contexto.
To understand the news, you should place it in context.
Core concept
Surrounding words and circumstances that shape meaning.
Common phrases
poner en contexto
place in context
fuera de contexto
out of context
dar contexto
provide context
Similar words
entorno: Immediate physical surroundings and conditions around a person or object.
situación: A specific set of circumstances or state of affairs at a given moment.
ambiente: The mood, tone, or overall feeling present in a place.
marco: The framework of assumptions or conditions that situates an event or discussion.
Definition in Spanish
Entorno lingüístico o situacional que influye en el significado de una palabra, frase o acción.
Word origin
From Latin con- 'together' and textere 'to weave', contexto originally meant 'that which is woven together' and now denotes the elements around an utterance that combine to determine meaning.
Usage tips
- When a phrase is ambiguous, speakers often ask '¿En qué contexto?' to clarify the surrounding situation and avoid misunderstanding.
Other meanings
- backgroundnoun
- situationnoun
Related words
- contextualcontextualadjective
- contextualizarcontextualizeverb
- contextualizacióncontextualizationnoun