Spanish word

sánscrito

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsanskɾito/

Meaning

  • masculine nounSanskrit

Example

¿Hablas sánscrito?

Do you speak Sanskrit?

Illustration for sánscrito (Sanskrit)

More examples

¿Cómo se dice hola en sánscrito?

How do you say hello in Sanskrit?

Core concept

Classical Indo-Aryan language used in ancient Indian religious, philosophical, and literary texts.

Common phrases

  • palabra en sánscrito

    word in Sanskrit

  • frase en sánscrito

    phrase in Sanskrit

  • texto en sánscrito

    text in Sanskrit

Similar words

idioma: Organized system of words and grammar for expressing ideas orally or in writing.
lengua: Regional or community language that marks everyday speech and local identity.
dialecto: Regional or social variety of a language that differs in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary.
lengua muerta: Language with historical records and few or no native speakers today.

Definition in Spanish

Lengua indoaria antigua de la India, usada históricamente en textos religiosos, filosóficos y literarios.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Sanskrit saṃskṛta meaning 'put together' or 'refined', formed from saṃ- 'together' + kṛta 'made'.

Usage tips

  • The acute accent in sánscrito signals stress on the first syllable and the adjective form is sánscrita for feminine nouns.

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