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context in Spanish

context in Spanish is contexto, marco — context means the circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.

context in Spanish

contexto
noun
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
marco
noun
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
contexto
noun
(linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

What does "context" mean?

  1. noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
    "You need to understand the historical context of the speech to appreciate it."
  2. noun The words or text surrounding a particular word or passage that help clarify its meaning.
    "The context makes it clear the word is being used sarcastically."

context in a sentence

  • You need to understand the historical context of the speech to appreciate it.
  • Taken out of context, her remark sounded much harsher than she meant.
  • The context makes it clear the word is being used sarcastically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "context" in Spanish?

"context" in Spanish is contexto, marco. context means: The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.

How do you use "context" in a sentence?

Example: "You need to understand the historical context of the speech to appreciate it." In Spanish, "context" is contexto, marco.

Are there other ways to say "context" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "context": contexto, marco.

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