Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
paradigma
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾaˈðiɣma/
Meaning
- masculine nounmodel
Example
Ella es un paradigma de paciencia.
She is a model of patience.
More examples
Un descubrimiento importante puede dar lugar a un cambio de paradigma.
A major discovery can give rise to a paradigm shift.
Core concept
A conceptual pattern that functions as a standard for understanding situations.
Common phrases
cambio de paradigma
paradigm shift
nuevo paradigma
new paradigm
paradigma científico
scientific paradigm
Similar words
ejemplo: Concrete instance or case that illustrates or clarifies an idea.
modelo: Standard form or template that provides a pattern for shape, design, or procedure.
Definition in Spanish
Modelo o esquema que sirve de referencia para entender o explicar fenómenos o situaciones.
Word origin
Paradigma ultimately comes from Greek paradeigma 'pattern, example' (para- 'beside' + deigma 'that which is shown'), via Latin, and denotes an exemplar framework in Spanish.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly expresses 'paradigm shift' as cambio de paradigma, and using paradigma generally gives a formal or academic tone.
Other meanings
- archetypenoun
Related words
- paradigmáticoparadigmaticadjective
- paradigmáticamenteparadigmaticallyadverb