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    Verbal (en. Verbal)

    /ˈbɜːrbəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is expressed by words or spoken language.
    His explanation was very verbal and clear.
    Su explicación fue muy verbal y clara.
    That which refers to the verb.
    In grammar, verb tenses are important.
    En gramática, los tiempos verbales son importantes.
    Related to a conversation or discourse.
    Verbal communication is essential in negotiation.
    La comunicación verbal es esencial en la negociación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'verbalis', meaning 'related to the word.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    verbal communication
    Exchange of messages through speech.
    comunicación verbal
    verbal agreement
    A pact that is expressed verbally, without a written document.
    acuerdo verbal
    verbal exam
    An assessment in which a response is required orally.
    examen verbal

    Related Words

    verb
    Word that expresses action, state, or process.
    verbo
    speech
    The act of speaking; spoken language.
    habla
    linguistics
    Science that studies language and its components.
    lingüística

    Slang Meanings

    Talking a lot without going into depth.
    Sometimes her talk is very verbal and doesn't get to the point.
    A veces su charla es muy verbal y no llega al punto.
    Informal communication among friends.
    We had a very fun verbal conversation.
    Tuvimos una conversación verbal muy divertida.