Spanish Conversation · Level 43
73 words
Spanish word
gramatical
Pronunciation
IPA/gɾamatiˈkal/
Meaning
- adjectivegrammatical
Example
La frase no es gramatical.
The phrase is not grammatical.
More examples
La oración es gramatical y natural.
The sentence is grammatical and natural.
Core concept
A sentence with green checkmarks on each word.
Common phrases
frase gramatical
grammatical sentence
oración gramatical
grammatical sentence
error gramatical
grammatical error
Similar words
correcto: Free of errors or mistakes; correct in form or content.
idiomático: Fits the language's common, conventional phrasing and set expressions.
natural: Sounds natural when spoken, without awkwardness or forced phrasing.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece a la gramática o que respeta las reglas gramaticales en la formación de palabras o frases.
Word origin
The adjective comes from Latin grammaticalis and ultimately from Greek grammatikós based on grámma 'letter'.
Usage tips
- In conversation gramatical sounds formal, so speakers usually say "suena raro" or "no suena bien" instead.
Opposites
- incorrectoincorrectadjective
Related words
- gramáticagrammarnoun