Spanish Conversation · Level 44
75 words
Spanish word
definir
Pronunciation
IPA/defiˈniɾ/
Meaning
- verbdefine
Example
¿Puedes definir esa palabra?
Can you define that word?
More examples
Necesitamos definir los objetivos antes de empezar.
We need to define the objectives before starting.
Core concept
Drawing a clear boundary around a concept.
Common phrases
definir una palabra
define a word
definir los objetivos
define the objectives
definir el problema
define the problem
definir con precisión
define precisely
Similar words
explicar: Explains reasons, causes, or how something works in a clear way.
aclarar: Removes doubt or confusion to make a point or question clear.
describir: Describes appearance or qualities using concrete, observable details.
concretar: Specifies vague points by naming concrete conditions, numbers, or limits.
Definition in Spanish
Determinar o fijar lo que se considera o se decide sobre algo, dejando claro su sentido o aplicación.
Word origin
From Latin definire (de- + finire 'limit, end'), originally 'put a limit on', which developed into the sense 'determine or fix the meaning or scope of something'.
Usage tips
- Commonly used to ask for someone's view of a term or its scope, as in '¿Cómo defines...?'
Other meanings
- decideverb
- clarifyverb
- establishverb
Related words
- definicióndefinitionnoun
- definidodefinedadjective
- definibledefinableadjective