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    Vocabulario (en. Vocabulary)

    /bo.ka.βu.ˈla.ɾjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of words in a language.
    The vocabulary of Spanish is extensive and diverse.
    El vocabulario del español es extenso y diverso.
    Totality of words known by a person.
    His vocabulary has increased thanks to reading.
    Su vocabulario ha aumentado gracias a la lectura.
    List of specialized terms in a specific field.
    Technical vocabulary is essential to understand the subject.
    El vocabulario técnico es esencial para entender la materia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vocabulārium', which comes from 'vocabulum', meaning 'name' or 'word'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    expand the vocabulary
    Increase the number of words one knows.
    ampliar el vocabulario
    active vocabulary
    Words that a person uses regularly.
    vocabulario activo
    passive vocabulary
    Words that a person recognizes but does not use.
    vocabulario pasivo

    Related Words

    vocabularist
    Person who studies or specializes in vocabulary.
    vocabularista
    technical vocabulary
    Set of specific terms of a discipline.
    vocabulario técnico
    colloquial vocabulary
    Words and expressions used in everyday speech.
    vocabulario coloquial

    Slang Meanings

    Specific jargon in a social or professional group.
    In the world of computing, the vocabulary is very technical.
    En el mundo de la informática, el vocabulario es muy técnico.
    Informal way of speaking used by a group.
    Some teenagers create their own vocabulary on social media.
    Algunos adolescentes crean su propio vocabulario en las redes sociales.