Inklingo

definición

/deh-fee-nee-SYOHN/

definition

A heavy, open book with a glowing light shining on a single highlighted entry.

The image of a highlighted entry in a book represents the definition of a word.

definición(noun)

fA2

definition

?

the meaning of a word or concept

Also:

explanation

?

clarifying what something is

📝 In Action

No entiendo la definición de esta palabra.

A1

I don't understand the definition of this word.

El diccionario da una definición muy clara.

A2

The dictionary gives a very clear definition.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • por definiciónby definition
  • dar una definiciónto provide a definition

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ción' Rule

Almost all Spanish words ending in '-ción' are feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them (e.g., 'la definición').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing Accent

Mistake: "definicion"

Correction: definición - Always remember the accent mark on the 'o' when the word is singular to show which syllable to stress.

⭐ Usage Tips

Losing the Accent

When you make this word plural ('definiciones'), the accent mark on the 'o' disappears because the natural stress of the word shifts.

A split view showing a blurry flower on one side and a sharp, detailed flower on the other.

The sharpness of the flower illustrates the concept of image resolution.

definición(noun)

fB1

resolution

?

the clarity of an image or screen

,

definition

?

sharpness of detail or muscle tone

📝 In Action

Esta televisión tiene una definición de imagen increíble.

B1

This TV has incredible image resolution.

El atleta tiene mucha definición muscular.

B2

The athlete has a lot of muscle definition.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • nitidez (sharpness)
  • resolución (resolution)

Antonyms

  • borrosidad (blurriness)

Common Collocations

  • alta definiciónhigh definition (HD)

⭐ Usage Tips

Tech Talk

Just like in English, you can use 'alta definición' to refer to 'HD' quality in videos and photos.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: definición

Question 1 of 2

What happens to the word 'definición' when it becomes plural?

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Word Family

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'definición' used the same way as 'meaning'?

Mostly! Use 'definición' for a formal explanation (like in a dictionary) and 'significado' for the general meaning of a word or action.

Does it mean the same as 'resolution' in tech?

Yes, 'alta definición' is the standard way to say 'high definition' or 'high resolution' for screens and cameras.