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    Jergón (en. Pallet)

    /xerˈɡon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Expressions or words that do not have a clear meaning and are considered unnecessary or pretentious.
    Example Sentence: The speech was full of jargon that obscured the lack of clarity.
    El discurso estaba lleno de jergón que ocultaba la falta de claridad.
    Definition: A particular language or type of speech of a specific group, often incomprehensible to the general public.
    Example Sentence: Medical jargon can be confusing for patients.
    El jergón médico puede resultar confuso para los pacientes.
    Definition: A set of words or expressions used by a group, deviating from common language.
    Example Sentence: Programmers have their own jargon that they use in technical conversations.
    Los programadores tienen su propio jergón que utilizan en las conversaciones técnicas.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From 'jargon,' originating from the Hispano-Arabic 'xergah,' which means 'special language' or 'specific.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to speak in jargon
    Meaning: To use technical language that is not understandable to everyone.
    hablar en jergón
    Common Phrase: specialized jargon
    Meaning: Language or set of terms that are only understood by people in a specific discipline.
    jergón especializado
    Common Phrase: to avoid jargon
    Meaning: To speak clearly and accessibly, without technical complications.
    evitar el jergón

    Related Words

    Related Word: slang
    Description: Language or expressions characteristic of a social group.
    argot
    Related Word: terminology
    Description: Set of terms that belong to a specific subject or discipline.
    terminología
    Related Word: technical language
    Description: Communication style that uses specialized terms in a specific area.
    lenguaje técnico

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: To speak in a complicated way
    Example: That guy always talks in jargon; I don't understand anything.
    Ese tipo siempre habla en jergón, no entiendo nada.
    Slang Meaning: To use difficult words to impress
    Example: There’s no need for jargon; just say what you think.
    No hay necesidad de jergón, solo di lo que piensas.