Gramática (en. Grammar)

/ɡraˈmatika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The study of the structures and norms of a language.
Spanish grammar is complex and rich in rules.
La gramática española es compleja y rica en reglas.
Set of rules that determine the correct use of a language.
It is important to follow grammar when writing an essay.
Es importante seguir la gramática al escribir un ensayo.
Discipline that deals with the form and use of words in a language.
The grammar teacher explained the use of verbs to us.
El profesor de gramática nos explicó el uso de los verbos.

Etymology

From Latin 'grammatica', which comes from Greek 'γραμματική' (grammatikē).

Common Phrases and Expressions

basic grammar
Fundamental rules of a language.
gramática básica
grammatical error
Failure to apply grammatical rules.
error gramatical
prescriptive grammar
Approach that establishes how the language should be used.
gramática prescriptiva

Related Words

syntax
Study of the structure of sentences.
sintaxis
morphology
Analysis of the formation of words.
morfología

Slang Meanings

To use overly formal language.
Don't speak with so much grammar, relax a bit.
No hables con tanta gramática, relájate un poco.
Confusion due to the rules of the language.
I was so lost with the grammar that I didn't know what to write.
Estuve tan perdido con la gramática que no sabía qué escribir.