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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Lengua Franca

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre idioma, como "locative", "neuter", "irony", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
dialect
[Sustantivo]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

dialecto

dialecto

Ex: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
syntax
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

sintaxis

sintaxis

Ex: Syntax analysis helps in identifying how sentence elements like nouns , verbs , and adjectives interact within a given linguistic framework .
declension
[Sustantivo]

(in the grammar of some languages) a group of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives changing in the same way to indicate case, number, and gender

declinación

declinación

Ex: The Old English language had a complex system of declension, with different forms for nouns depending on case , number , and gender .El idioma inglés antiguo tenía un sistema complejo de **declinación**, con diferentes formas para los sustantivos dependiendo del caso, número y género.
inflection
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a change in the structure of a word, usually adding a suffix, according to its grammatical function

flexión, desinencia

flexión, desinencia

Ex: Understanding inflection is essential for mastering highly inflected languages like Finnish .Entender **la flexión** es esencial para dominar idiomas altamente flexivos como el finlandés.

(grammar) to show how a verb changes depending on number, person, tense, etc.

conjugar

conjugar

Ex: The linguistics professor explained how different languages conjugate verbs differently based on their grammatical structures.El profesor de lingüística explicó cómo diferentes idiomas **conjugan** los verbos de manera diferente según sus estructuras gramaticales.
inversion
[Sustantivo]

a change in normal word order, especially putting a verb before its subject

inversión

inversión

Ex: Shakespeare frequently employed inversion, enhancing the poetic nature of his lines .Shakespeare empleaba frecuentemente **la inversión**, mejorando la naturaleza poética de sus versos.
accusative
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a particular form of a pronoun, adjective, or noun that acts as the direct object of a verb or preposition, used in some languages such as Greek or Latin

acusativo

acusativo

Ex: Understanding the accusative is key to forming proper sentences in Russian .Entender **el acusativo** es clave para formar oraciones correctas en ruso.
vocative
[Sustantivo]

(in the grammar of some languages) the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective that is used when addressing a particular person or thing

vocativo

vocativo

Ex: The Latin vocative is used for direct address , such as " Marce " when calling out to Marcus .El **vocativo** latino se utiliza para el tratamiento directo, como "Marce" cuando se llama a Marcus.
genitive
[Adjetivo]

relating to a grammatical case that is used to indicate possession, origin, or a close association

genitivo

genitivo

Ex: The article analyzed the morphological changes in the genitive case.El artículo analizó los cambios morfológicos en el caso **genitivo**.
subjunctive
[Sustantivo]

‌(of verbs) a form or mood that represents possibility, doubt, or wishes

subjuntivo

subjuntivo

Ex: The subjunctive is often used in Spanish after expressions of doubt , like " Dudo que él venga . "El **subjuntivo** se usa a menudo en español después de expresiones de duda, como "Dudo que él venga."
ablative
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a specific form of a pronoun, adjective, or noun that is used to show by what means or by whom an action is done or to indicate the source of the action, found in some languages such as Latin or Sanskrit

ablativo

ablativo

Ex: In Latin , the ablative is used to show means or instrument , such as in " gladio " meaning " with a sword . "En latín, el **ablativo** se usa para mostrar el medio o instrumento, como en "gladio" que significa "con una espada".
locative
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a specific form of a pronoun, adjective, or noun that shows the place of an action or where a person or thing is

locativo

locativo

Ex: The locative in Latin can indicate place where, as in "Romae" meaning "in Rome."El **locativo** en latín puede indicar lugar donde, como en "Romae" que significa "en Roma".
predicative
[Adjetivo]

(grammar) describing an adjective or noun following a linking verb and completing the meaning of the copula

predicativo

predicativo

Ex: The role of the predicative noun is to provide additional information about the subject .El papel del sustantivo **predicativo** es proporcionar información adicional sobre el sujeto.
nominative
[Sustantivo]

a grammatical case used for the subject of a sentence or clause

nominativo

nominativo

Ex: The teacher explained the importance of identifying the nominative to determine the subject of a sentence .El profesor explicó la importancia de identificar el **nominativo** para determinar el sujeto de una oración.
attributive
[Adjetivo]

(grammar)(of a noun or adjective) joined directly to a noun and modifying it, without a linking verb

atributivo

atributivo

Ex: The poet's use of attributives enhanced the imagery in her poetry.El uso de **atributos** por parte del poeta mejoró las imágenes en su poesía.
indicative
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) the mood of a verb that states a fact

indicativo

indicativo

Ex: Teachers emphasize the importance of mastering the indicative for fluency in speaking and writing.Los profesores enfatizan la importancia de dominar el **indicativo** para la fluidez al hablar y escribir.
interrogative
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a function word that is used to form a question

interrogativo

interrogativo

Ex: Mastering interrogatives enhances language fluency and comprehension .Dominar los **interrogativos** mejora la fluidez y la comprensión del lenguaje.
neuter
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a gender of words that are neither masculine nor feminine

neutro

neutro

Ex: English does not have neuter, unlike German or Spanish .El inglés no tiene **neutro**, a diferencia del alemán o el español.
affix
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) a letter or group of letters added to the end or beginning of a word to change its meaning

afijo

afijo

Ex: In linguistics , affixes play a crucial role in word formation and derivation .En lingüística, los **afijos** desempeñan un papel crucial en la formación y derivación de palabras.
alliteration
[Sustantivo]

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

aliteración

aliteración

Ex: The advertising slogan 's alliteration made it memorable and catchy .La **aliteración** del eslogan publicitario lo hizo memorable y pegadizo.
irony
[Sustantivo]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

ironía

ironía

Ex: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .A través de **la ironía**, señaló los defectos en su lógica sin insultarlos directamente.
allusion
[Sustantivo]

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

alusión, referencia

alusión, referencia

Ex: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .La **alusión** del poeta a Ícaro sirvió como una advertencia sobre los peligros de la ambición desmedida y la arrogancia.
satire
[Sustantivo]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

sátira

sátira

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.La **sátira** puede ser una herramienta poderosa para el comentario social y el cambio.
euphemism
[Sustantivo]

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

eufemismo

eufemismo

Ex: In polite conversation , people might use the euphemism ' restroom ' or ' bathroom ' instead of ' toilet ' to refer to a place where one can relieve themselves .En una conversación educada, la gente podría usar el **eufemismo** 'baño' o 'aseo' en lugar de 'inodoro' para referirse a un lugar donde uno puede aliviarse.
analogy
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a process by which a new word or inflection is formed according to existing rules and regulations

analogía

analogía

Ex: The study of analogy shows how language adapts to the needs of its speakers .El estudio de la **analogía** muestra cómo el lenguaje se adapta a las necesidades de sus hablantes.
coherent
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) able to express thoughts or ideas in a clear and consistent manner

capaz de hablar coherentemente

capaz de hablar coherentemente

Ex: As a leader , he is coherent in his decision-making , ensuring everyone understands his reasoning .Como líder, es **coherente** en su toma de decisiones, asegurándose de que todos entiendan su razonamiento.
etymology
[Sustantivo]

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

etimología

etimología

Ex: The etymology of " amplify " reveals its roots in Latin " amplus , " meaning large or spacious .La **etimología** de "amplificar" revela sus raíces en el latín "amplus", que significa grande o espacioso.
inarticulate
[Adjetivo]

(of people) unable to express oneself clearly or easily

poco elocuente, con dificultad para expresarse

poco elocuente, con dificultad para expresarse

Ex: She became inarticulate with emotion when accepting the award , struggling to find the right words .Se volvió **inarticulada** por la emoción al aceptar el premio, luchando por encontrar las palabras adecuadas.
tautology
[Sustantivo]

the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase

tautología

tautología

Ex: Writers and speakers are often advised to avoid tautology to ensure their communication is clear and concise without unnecessary repetition .A menudo se aconseja a los escritores y oradores que eviten la **tautología** para asegurar que su comunicación sea clara y concisa sin repetición innecesaria.
pragmatics
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a branch of linguistics that deals with the sentences and the contexts in which they are used

pragmática, pragmalingüística

pragmática, pragmalingüística

Ex: The study of pragmatics reveals how gestures and facial expressions complement verbal communication .El estudio de la **pragmática** revela cómo los gestos y las expresiones faciales complementan la comunicación verbal.
phonetics
[Sustantivo]

the science and study of speech sounds and their production

fonética

fonética

Ex: Phonetics plays a crucial role in language learning and teaching , helping learners to accurately pronounce and recognize the sounds of a foreign language .La **fonética** juega un papel crucial en el aprendizaje y la enseñanza de idiomas, ayudando a los estudiantes a pronunciar y reconocer con precisión los sonidos de un idioma extranjero.
phoneme
[Sustantivo]

the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish meaning, often represented by a specific symbol in phonetic notation

fonema

fonema

Ex: The study of phonemes and their distribution helps linguists analyze speech sounds and patterns across languages .El estudio de los **fonemas** y su distribución ayuda a los lingüistas a analizar los sonidos del habla y los patrones en diferentes idiomas.
morpheme
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) the smallest meaningful unit of a language that does not necessarily stand alone and cannot be divided

morfema

morfema

Ex: The study of morphemes, known as morphology , examines how these units combine to create complex words .El estudio de los **morfemas**, conocido como morfología, examina cómo estas unidades se combinan para crear palabras complejas.
lexeme
[Sustantivo]

(linguistics) a basic linguistic unit that is meaningful and underlies a set of words which are related through inflection

lexema

lexema

Ex: Analyzing lexemes helps in identifying patterns of word formation and usage across different linguistic contexts .Analizar los **lexemas** ayuda a identificar patrones de formación y uso de palabras en diferentes contextos lingüísticos.
allophone
[Sustantivo]

a variant pronunciation of a phoneme, which can occur due to phonetic differences in specific contexts or environments within a language

alófono

alófono

Ex: The variation of the "r" sound in different dialects of English is an example of allophonic variation.La variación del sonido "r" en diferentes dialectos del inglés es un ejemplo de variación **alofónica**.
ellipsis
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) the act of omitting a word or words from a sentence, when the meaning is complete and the omission is understood from the context

ellipsis

ellipsis

Ex: The reporter used ellipses to omit irrelevant details from the interview transcript .El reportero usó **puntos suspensivos** para omitir detalles irrelevantes de la transcripción de la entrevista.
homonym
[Sustantivo]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homónimo

homónimo

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .**Homónimo** es una palabra que puede significar una competencia o un palo utilizado para encender un fuego.
homophone
[Sustantivo]

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homófono

homófono

Ex: English learners often find homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .Los estudiantes de inglés a menudo encuentran los **homófonos** complicados porque suenan igual pero se escriben de manera diferente.
diphthong
[Sustantivo]

(phonetics) a gliding speech sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable

diptongo

diptongo

Ex: Linguists study the distribution and evolution of diphthongs across different languages .Los lingüistas estudian la distribución y evolución de los **diptongos** en diferentes idiomas.
onomatopoeia
[Sustantivo]

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeya

onomatopeya

Ex: The use of onomatopoeia adds vividness and immediacy to descriptive writing .El uso de **onomatopeya** añade viveza e inmediatez a la escritura descriptiva.
Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE
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