Categorías (en. Categories)

/kateɾiˈɣi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Groups or classes that share common characteristics.
The product categories in the store are well organized.
Las categorías de productos en la tienda están bien organizadas.
Divisions within a system or classification.
In the exam, there are different categories of questions.
En el examen hay diferentes categorías de preguntas.
Any type of classification or grouping.
Categories of literature include fiction and non-fiction.
Las categorías de la literatura incluyen ficción y no ficción.

Etymology

From the Greek 'kategoria', which means 'accusation, assertion'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

risk categories
Classification of risks in a given situation.
categorías de riesgo
professional categories
Classification according to the work or professional field.
categorías profesionales
product categories
Classification of products sold or offered in a business.
categorías de productos

Related Words

categorize
To classify or group things into categories.
categorizar
category
Group or class in which objects or concepts are grouped.
categoría
categorical
That belongs to or relates to categorization.
categorístico

Slang Meanings

Term used in slang to refer to styles or types in fashion.
That look is top-notch.
Ese look es de categoría.