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Spanish word
esquemático
Pronunciation
IPA/eskeˈmatiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveschematic
Example
Necesito un informe esquemático con los puntos clave.
I need a schematic report with the key points.
More examples
Prefiero un resumen esquemático antes de la reunión.
I prefer a schematic summary before the meeting.
Core concept
Condensed outline showing a subject's main structure.
Common phrases
diagrama esquemático
schematic diagram
resumen esquemático
schematic summary
Similar words
conciso: Says key points in as few words as possible without extra phrasing.
resumido: Summarizes longer content into a compact form that preserves main ideas.
breve: Uses very little time or text and stays straightforward and concise.
sintético: Synthesizes multiple elements into a brief, compact presentation.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra la estructura principal de un asunto de manera resumida y accesible.
Word origin
The adjective comes from Spanish esquema 'outline', via Latin schema and Greek skhēma 'form', and means a brief, accessible presentation of a topic's main structure.
Usage tips
- In requests such as 'hazlo esquemático', the speaker expects a brief, structured sketch rather than full detail, and specifying the desired level of detail prevents misunderstanding.
Other meanings
- roughadjective
Opposites
- detalladodetailedadjective
Related words
- esquematizarschematizeverb
- esquematizaciónschematizationnoun
- esquemáticamenteschematicallyadverb