Spanish word

gramática

Pronunciation

IPA/gɾaˈmatika/

Meaning

  • feminine noungrammar

Example

Necesito estudiar la gramática antes del examen.

I need to study the grammar before the exam.

Illustration for gramática (grammar)

More examples

El curso de gramática incluye ejercicios prácticos.

The grammar course includes practical exercises.

Core concept

System of rules for nouns, verbs, and word order.

Common phrases

  • gramática básica

    basic grammar

  • curso de gramática

    grammar course

  • uso de la gramática

    grammar usage

Similar words

vocabulario: Collection of words and expressions used in speech and writing.
sintaxis: Rules that determine how words are ordered to form correct sentences.
morfología: Rules for how words change form with tense, number, gender, and affixes.
norma: Rules or standards that identify which uses are considered correct in a language.

Definition in Spanish

Sistema de reglas que gobiernan la formación de oraciones y el uso correcto de categorías como sustantivos, verbos y adjetivos.

Word origin

The Spanish word derives from medieval Latin grammatica, itself from Greek gramma 'letter', with the sense shifting from written letters to the system of language rules.

Usage tips

  • Gramática is an esdrújula word and always carries a written accent on the á, so include the accent in correct spelling.

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