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idioma — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • idiom noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  • language noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
  • vernacular noun The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.

Senses

idioma is used for these senses in English:

  • idiom A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
  • language (countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
  • vernacular Language unique to a particular group of people.

idiom — full definition

  1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
  2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.

language — full definition

  1. noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
  2. noun The particular style, wording, or tone used in speech or writing.
  3. noun A system of symbols and rules used to write computer programs.
  4. noun Strong or offensive words; swearing.

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