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    Dialecto (en. Dialect)

    /djaˈlekto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A variety of a language that presents lexical, phonetic, and grammatical differences.
    The Spanish spoken in Mexico has a characteristic dialect.
    El español de México tiene un dialecto característico.
    A particular way of speaking from a geographic region.
    The Andalusian dialect is very different from the Madrid dialect.
    El dialecto andaluz es muy diferente al dialecto madrileño.
    A system of communication used by a specific group.
    Indigenous dialects are fundamental to the local culture.
    Sus dialectos indígenas son fundamentales para la cultura local.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'dialektos', which means 'conversation' or 'discourse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    regional dialect
    A variety of the language spoken in a specific region.
    dialecto regional
    to speak in dialect
    Using a particular way of speaking that differs from the standard.
    hablar en dialecto
    dialectal differences
    Variations in the use of a language associated with different dialects.
    diferencias dialectales

    Related Words

    language
    A system of verbal or written communication used by a community.
    idioma
    tongue
    A set of oral or written signs that enables communication.
    lengua
    accent
    A particular modality in the pronunciation of a language.
    acento

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial speech of a specific group.
    In the neighborhood, they use a dialect that is difficult for outsiders to understand.
    En el barrio usan un dialecto que es difícil de entender para los externos.
    Informal varieties of a language.
    I love the dialect that young people speak in the city.
    Me encanta el dialecto que hablan los jóvenes en la ciudad.