Spanish Conversation · Level 3
87 words
Spanish word
léxico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleksiko/
Meaning
- masculine nounvocabulary
Example
Los niños amplían su léxico jugando.
Children expand their vocabulary by playing.
More examples
En conversaciones cotidianas uso un léxico básico que todos entienden.
In everyday conversations I use a basic vocabulary that everyone understands.
Core concept
The set of words and expressions used or recognized by a community or individual.
Common phrases
léxico básico
basic vocabulary
mejorar el léxico
improve vocabulary
léxico coloquial
colloquial vocabulary
Similar words
vocabulario: Collection of words used for a particular topic, situation, or activity, common in everyday speech.
palabra: Single word used in speech or writing to express one unit of meaning.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de palabras y expresiones que una persona o una comunidad conoce y puede usar en la comunicación.
Word origin
Derived from Greek lexis 'word' and lexikon 'collection of words' through medieval Latin lexicon, Spanish léxico refers to the vocabulary or stock of expressions of a field, community, or person.
Usage tips
- Léxico is somewhat more formal or technical than vocabulario, so it appears often in linguistic or academic contexts rather than casual conversation.
Related words
- lexicallexicaladjective
- lexicalmentelexicallyadverb