Spanish Conversation · Level 121
60 words
Spanish word
españolizar
Pronunciation
IPA/espaɲoliˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbconvert to Spanish
Example
Ella quiere españolizar su blog.
She wants to convert her blog to Spanish.
More examples
Para atender a clientes locales, hemos decidido españolizar el menú.
To serve local customers, we have decided to convert the menu to Spanish.
Core concept
Speech or writing reshaped to meet Spanish conversational norms.
Similar words
adaptar: Adjusts phrasing and content to match the needs of a specific audience or situation.
ajustar: Refines small wording choices and settings to align with a particular goal.
convertir: Transforms an item into a different form or language.
modificar: Changes specific parts or attributes to better serve a use or goal.
Definition in Spanish
Adaptar la forma de hablar o escribir para que su registro, modismos y léxico encajen con lo que espera un hablante nativo de español.
Word origin
Derived from español combined with -izar, the Spanish verb-forming suffix that adds the sense 'cause to become', giving the meaning to convert language or style into Spanish.
Usage tips
- In practice españolizar often means replacing literal translations with idiomatic phrases and selecting vocabulary suited to the target country and audience.
Other meanings
- hispanizeverb
- Hispanicizeverb
Related words
- españolizaciónhispanizationnoun
- españolizadohispanizedadjective