Inflexiones (en. Inflections)

/infleˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Variations in the form of a word that indicate, for example, tense, number, or gender.

The inflections of the verb indicate whether it is in the past, present, or future.

Las inflexiones del verbo indican si está en pasado, presente o futuro.

Changes in voice intonation to express different emotions.

The inflections in her voice showed her frustration.

Las inflexiones en su voz mostraban su frustración.

verb

Modify the form of a word to fit different grammatical contexts.

It is necessary to inflect the noun to agree with the verb.

Es necesario inflexionar el sustantivo para concordar con el verbo.

From Latin 'inflectio', which means 'the action of bending or changing'.

voice inflections

Change in tone when speaking that can express emotions.

inflexiones de voz

verbal inflections

Alterations that verbs undergo according to person, tense, and number.

inflexiones verbales

make inflections

Modify the delivery of a message through intonation.

hacer inflexiones

inflection

Change in the form of a word that implies a grammatical variation.

flexión

declension

Variation of words based on their gender, number, and case.

declinación

intones

Change the tone of voice, often related to inflections.

entona

Variations in a person’s behavior or attitude.

The inflections of her personality are difficult to predict.

Las inflexiones de su personalidad son difíciles de predecir.

Modulations in speech that indicate irony.

Uses inflections to make her sarcasm more evident.

Usa inflexiones para que su sarcasmo sea más evidente.