Categoría (en. Category)

/ka.te.goˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Division in which something is classified.

The novel was assigned to the fiction category.

La novela fue asignada a la categoría de ficción.

Rank or level within a classification system.

This product belongs to a premium category.

Este producto pertenece a una categoría premium.

Group of elements that share similar characteristics.

Food categories include fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Las categorías de alimentos incluyen frutas, vegetales y granos.

From the Greek 'kategoria', meaning 'accusation', 'attribution'.

in the same category

To refer to things or people that are in the same group or classification.

en la misma categoría

special category

It is used to describe a group of items that require particular attention.

categoría especial

there is no category

Indicates that something cannot or does not want to be classified.

no hay categoría

classification

The process of grouping things based on similar characteristics.

clasiicación

group

Set of elements considered as a whole.

grupo

type

Classification of something based on shared characteristics.

tipo

high category

That artist is in the high category of the film world.

Ese artista está en la categoría alta del mundo del cine.

elite category

We only play in the elite category in that tournament.

Solo jugamos en la categoría de élite en ese torneo.