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contexto

kohn-TEKS-tohkonˈteksto

“contexto” means “context” in Spanish (the circumstances or surrounding information).

context

Also: background, setting
NounmB1
A single puzzle piece fitting into a larger, colorful puzzle to complete a picture.

📝 In Action

Para entender la noticia, necesitas conocer el contexto.

B1

To understand the news, you need to know the context.

Esa frase fue sacada de contexto.

B1

That phrase was taken out of context.

El contexto histórico de la novela es el siglo XIX.

B2

The historical context of the novel is the 19th century.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • entorno (surroundings/environment)
  • situación (situation)
  • marco (framework)

Common Collocations

  • en este contexto – in this context
  • fuera de contexto – out of context
  • contexto social – social context

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "contexto" in Spanish:

background→context→setting→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: contexto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence means 'I am answering the email'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
contextualizar(to contextualize) — Verb
contextual(contextual) — Adjective
descontextualizar(to take out of context) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'contextus,' which describes how things are woven or joined together. It's like seeing a story as a piece of fabric where all the threads (the details) meet.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: contextFrench: contexteItalian: contesto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'contexto' ever a verb?

No, 'contexto' is only a noun. If you want to say 'to contextualize,' use the verb 'contextualizar.' Don't confuse it with 'contesto,' which is a form of the verb 'contestar' (to answer).

What is the plural of contexto?

The plural is 'contextos.' For example: 'Debemos comparar los contextos de ambos países' (We must compare the contexts of both countries).