Inglés (en. English)

/inˈɡles/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A Germanic language spoken mainly in England and in many countries around the world.
English is one of the most spoken languages worldwide.
El inglés es una de las lenguas más habladas a nivel mundial.
Nationality of a person from England.
She is English and speaks her language very well.
Ella es inglesa y habla muy bien su idioma.

Etymology

From the Latin 'Anglicus', referring to the Angles, a Germanic tribe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English as a second language
Refers to the learning of English by speakers of other languages.
Inglés como segundo idioma
To do English
To study to improve in the English language.
Hacer inglés

Related Words

Anglicism
Word or expression derived from English that is used in another language.
inglesismo
English woman
Woman who is from England.
inglesa

Slang Meanings

A very colloquial or regional way of speaking English.
His street English is difficult to understand for those who are not accustomed to it.
Su inglés callejero es difícil de entender para los que no están acostumbrados.
Term used to refer to something typical of English culture.
That idea is very 'English' in the way of seeing it.
Esa idea es muy 'inglesa' en su forma de verlo.