Spanish Conversation · Level 87
60 words
Spanish word
inclusive
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkluˈsiβe/
Meaning
- adverbincluding
Example
Invité a todos, inclusive a mis vecinos.
I invited everyone, including my neighbors.
More examples
Todos estaban de acuerdo, inclusive yo.
Everyone agreed, including me.
Core concept
An extra person added to a group.
Common phrases
inclusive yo
including me
inclusive los niños
including the children
Similar words
incluso: Includes even an exception or borderline case as part of the group.
aun: Emphasizes that a surprising or extreme case also applies, like 'even'.
también: Adds another similar person or item to what was already mentioned.
Definition in Spanish
Sirve para enfatizar que algo está incluido dentro de un conjunto o situación, con sentido de «hasta» o «incluso».
Word origin
From Latin inclusivus (in- + claudere), originally 'enclosed inside', the word shifts to the sense 'included' and in Spanish functions as an adverb meaning 'even' or 'including'.
Usage tips
- Often interchangeable with 'incluso', inclusive is used for emphasis or surprise and should not be confused with the English adjective 'inclusive', which corresponds to Spanish inclusivo.