Párrafo (en. Paragraph)

ˈpa.rra.fo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Section of a text that discusses a specific topic.

The author dedicated a paragraph to the analysis of the main character.

El autor dedicó un párrafo al análisis del personaje principal.

Set of sentences that develop an idea.

Each paragraph of his essay has a clear introduction.

Cada párrafo de su ensayo tiene una introducción clara.

Part of a written work that usually begins on a new line.

A space is left between paragraphs to improve readability.

Entre párrafos se deja un espacio para mejorar la legibilidad.

From the Latin 'paragraphus', meaning 'a written line.'

Introductory paragraph

First section of a text that presents the topic.

párrafo introductorio

Conclusion paragraph

Last section where the main ideas are summarized.

párrafo de conclusión

Intermediate paragraph

Sections that develop the ideas between the introduction and conclusion.

párrafo intermedio

Text

Set of words organized into sentences and paragraphs.

texto

Essay

Argumentative text structured in paragraphs.

ensayo

Article

Text organized in paragraphs to inform about a topic.

artículo

Fragment of text in a digital context.

That paragraph was very well written for a post on social media.

Ese párrafo estaba muy bien escrito para un post en redes.

Refers to an idea expressed briefly.

Let me write a quick paragraph to explain my opinion.

Déjame escribir un párrafo rápido para explicar mi opinión.