Inglés (en. English)

/inˈɡles/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
One of the Germanic languages primarily spoken in England and other countries.
I study English at school.
Estudio inglés en la escuela.
A person native to England.
English has a very rich culture.
El inglés tiene una cultura muy rica.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Anglicus', meaning 'of the Angles'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everyday English
It refers to common or everyday English.
inglés de a pie
to speak English
It refers to the act of communicating in the English language.
hablar inglés
correct English
English spoken or written without mistakes.
inglés correcto

Related Words

English as a second language
Learning and speaking English as a non-native language.
inglés como segunda lengua
English culture
The customs, traditions, and practices of English society.
cultura inglesa

Slang Meanings

Late English.
When I arrived in class, everyone was already asking questions in late English.
Cuando llegué a la clase, ya todos estaban haciendo preguntas en inglés tardío.
Fluent English.
You need to have fluent English to work at that company.
Necesitas tener un inglés fluido para trabajar en esa empresa.