Spanish word

texto

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈteksto/

Meaning

  • masculine nountext

Example

Necesito el texto para la clase.

I need the text for the class.

Illustration for texto (text)

More examples

¿Me puedes enviar el texto por mensaje?

Can you send me the text via message?

Core concept

A coherent arrangement of written words that conveys information, such as an article or passage.

Common phrases

  • leer el texto

    read the text

  • enviar el texto

    send the text

  • escribir un texto

    write a text

Similar words

mensaje: Brief text or short note sent to inform someone quickly, often digitally.
documento: Formal paper or record issued to document facts, rights, or procedures.

Definition in Spanish

Porción escrita que comunica una idea o información, como un pasaje, un artículo o el contenido de una página.

Word origin

The Spanish term texto comes via Latin textus from texere 'to weave', originally describing an arranged 'weaving' of words into one unit.

Usage tips

  • When requesting material for class or publication, pedir el texto implies the full written material rather than a short note or SMS.

Other meanings

  • writingnoun

Opposites

  • oralidadoralitynoun

Related words

  • textualtextualadjective
  • textualmenteliterallyadverb
  • texteartextverb

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