Spanish word

diccionario

Pronunciation

IPA/dikθjoˈnaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine noundictionary

Example

¿Me prestas tu diccionario, por favor?

Can you lend me your dictionary, please?

Illustration for diccionario (dictionary)

More examples

Si no sabes la palabra, consulta el diccionario.

If you don't know the word, consult the dictionary.

Core concept

A volume or database that lists words with meanings, pronunciations, and usage examples.

Common phrases

  • consultar el diccionario

    consult the dictionary

Similar words

vocabulario: Set of words a person or group knows and commonly uses.
léxico: Words used in a language or within a particular field, often including technical terms.
glosario: List of specialized terms with short explanations, commonly placed at the end of a text.

Definition in Spanish

Obra o herramienta que lista palabras y ofrece su significado, pronunciación y usos frecuentes.

Word origin

Diccionario is formed from medieval Latin dictionarium, which derives from Latin dicere 'to say' combined with the suffix -arium for a place or collection.

Usage tips

  • The c before i in diccionario is pronounced like English 'th' in Spain and like 's' in most of Latin America, so expect regional variation in pronunciation.

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