Parcial (en. Partial)

/paɾˈsjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That refers only to a part of something.
The report is partial, as it only includes some data.
El informe es parcial, ya que solo incluye algunos datos.
That demonstrates inclination toward one side, without being objective.
His opinion is very partial, as it only supports his favorite team.
Su opinión es muy parcial, ya que solo apoya a su equipo favorito.
That is evaluated or measured in comparison with a whole.
The partial grade was higher than the final exam grade.
La calificación parcial fue más alta que la del examen final.

Etymology

From the Latin 'partialis', which refers to a part.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Partiality
A tendency to favor one side.
parcialidad

Related Words

Partiality
A tendency to not be objective.
parcialidad
Total
That is complete or absolute.
total

Slang Meanings

Expression of favoritism
I think his comment was very partial.
Creo que su comentario fue muy parcial.
Incomplete note or evaluation.
The exam was just a partial evaluation.
El examen fue tan solo una evaluación parcial.