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    Contexto (en. Context)

    /konˈtekst.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of elements and circumstances that surround a fact or situation.
    It is important to understand the historical context to analyze the text.
    Es importante entender el contexto histórico para analizar el texto.
    The social or cultural environment in which an event occurs.
    The social context of the work influences its interpretation.
    El contexto social de la obra influye en su interpretación.
    The situation or framework in which something develops.
    The current political context affects economic decisions.
    El contexto político actual afecta las decisiones económicas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contextus', which means 'joined' or 'combined'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the context of
    referring to a specific situation where something applies.
    en el contexto de
    to take out of context
    to interpret or present something in a way that distorts its original meaning.
    sacar de contexto
    to put in context
    to provide additional information to facilitate the understanding of a situation or text.
    poner en contexto

    Related Words

    situation
    A set of circumstances in which a person or thing is found.
    situación
    environment
    What surrounds someone or something at a given moment.
    entorno
    ambiance
    A set of conditions that affect a living being or a thing.
    ambiente

    Slang Meanings

    Environment or reference group in an informal context.
    In the context of the party, we were all very relaxed.
    En el contexto de la fiesta, todos estábamos muy relajados.
    Specific circumstances that affect a conversation.
    That comment may sound strange, but the context explains it.
    Ese comentario puede sonar raro, pero el contexto lo explica.