Spanish word

global

Pronunciation

IPA/gloˈβal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveoverall

Example

Necesitamos una visión global del problema.

We need an overall view of the problem.

Illustration for global (overall)

More examples

La compañía se convirtió en una empresa global tras expandirse.

The company became a global company after expanding.

Core concept

A panoramic view that shows the entire scene rather than its details.

Common phrases

  • perspectiva global

    overall perspective

  • empresa global

    global company

  • tendencia global

    worldwide trend

Similar words

general: Applies broadly across different cases or contexts.
amplio: Has a wide scope or extent in space, time, or topic.

Definition in Spanish

Que describe algo visto o evaluado como un todo, sin limitarse a detalles individuales.

Word origin

Derived from Latin globalis (from globus 'ball'), originally denoting roundness and later extending to mean 'all-encompassing' or 'total'.

Usage tips

  • Because global can mean 'total' or 'general' in Spanish, specify the intended scope (for example 'a escala mundial' for worldwide or 'en términos generales' for overall) when clarity matters.

Other meanings

  • worldwideadjective
  • comprehensiveadjective

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