Externo (en. External)

/eksˈteɾ.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is located outside or on the exterior.
The external environment is very different from the internal one.
El ambiente externo es muy diferente al interno.
That does not belong to an institution or company.
External consultants help improve the strategy.
Los consultores externos ayudan a mejorar la estrategia.
That comes from outside a specific area.
External support was crucial for the project.
El apoyo externo fue crucial para el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'externus', which means 'outside' or 'external'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

external to the institution
It refers to something that comes from outside the institution.
externo a la institución
external analysis
Evaluation conducted from outside an organization.
análisis externo
external consultant
Professional who provides advice from outside the company.
consultor externo

Related Words

exterior
That is located outside.
exterior
foreign
That comes from another place or country.
foráneo
alien
That does not belong to someone.
ajeno

Slang Meanings

Out of the ordinary or unexpected.
That design is very external for what we do here.
Ese diseño es muy externo para lo que hacemos aquí.