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
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
marco
The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.
contexto
(linguistics) The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.
What does "context" mean?
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noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
"Without the context of the argument, the email makes little sense to me."
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noun The words or text surrounding a particular word or passage that help clarify its meaning.
"You can often guess a new word from its context in the sentence."
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context in a sentence
- Without the context of the argument, the email makes little sense to me.
- You need to understand the historical context of the speech to appreciate it.
- You can often guess a new word from its context in the sentence.
- Look at the context around this phrase before you decide what it means.
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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: "Without the context of the argument, the email makes little sense to me." 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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