Spanish Conversation · Level 14
89 words
Spanish word
rudimentario
Pronunciation
IPA/ruðimenˈtaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectivebasic
Example
Su español es rudimentario, pero se le entiende.
His Spanish is basic, but he can be understood.
More examples
El vocabulario del folleto es rudimentario pero suficiente para lo básico.
The brochure's rudimentary vocabulary is, however, sufficient for the basics.
Core concept
An incomplete, elementary foundation.
Common phrases
vocabulario rudimentario
rudimentary vocabulary
habilidades rudimentarias
rudimentary skills
Similar words
básico: Core, necessary elements forming a simple, functional foundation.
sencillo: Plain, uncomplicated form that is easy to understand or use.
elemental: Barest fundamental parts that together make the simplest whole.
incipiente: Initial stage of development with immature, limited capabilities.
Definition in Spanish
Que está en un grado muy elemental y poco desarrollado, suficiente para empezar pero incompleto.
Word origin
Derived from Latin rudimentum 'first principle' and the root rudis 'raw or unskilled', with -ario creating an adjective relating to initial steps.
Usage tips
- Cognate with English rudimentary, but in Spanish rudimentario often carries a slightly negative or technical tone that emphasizes limited development.
Other meanings
- primitiveadjective
- roughadjective
- undevelopedadjective
Opposites
- sofisticadosophisticatedadjective