Spanish word

estadístico

Pronunciation

IPA/estaˈðistiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivestatistical

Example

Los resultados estadísticos son fiables.

The statistical results are reliable.

Illustration for estadístico (statistical)

More examples

¿Has visto las cifras estadísticas del paro?

Have you seen the statistical figures for unemployment?

Core concept

A summary chart condensing many numeric measurements into totals and averages.

Common phrases

  • datos estadísticos

    statistical data

  • cifras estadísticas

    statistical figures

Similar words

numérico: Expressed using numbers or digits for counting, labeling, or numeric display.
cuantitativo: Concerning the measurement and handling of quantities using numeric values.

Definition in Spanish

Propio de la estadística; aplicado a datos, medidas o resultados que resumen información numérica.

Word origin

Adjective formed from the noun estadística, ultimately from Latin status 'state', and originally referring to state records that became general numerical summaries.

Usage tips

  • The adjective normally follows the noun in Spanish (datos estadísticos) and the identical form can also function as a noun meaning 'statistician', so context determines the part of speech.

Other meanings

  • statisticiannoun

Opposites

  • anecdóticoanecdotaladjective

Related words

  • estadísticamentestatisticallyadverb

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