global

/glo-BAL/

global

A cheerful and simple illustration of the planet Earth, showing continents in green and oceans in blue, suggesting a worldwide scope.

The word 'global' meaning 'worldwide'.

global(adjective)

m/fB1

global

worldwide

affecting the whole planet

Also:

planetary

relating to the Earth

📝 In Action

La crisis económica global afectó a muchos países.

The global economic crisis affected many countries.

El calentamiento global es una preocupación urgente.

Global warming is an urgent concern.

Las empresas globales tienen oficinas en todo el mundo.

Global companies have offices all over the world.

Word Connections

Synonyms

mundial (worldwide)
universal (universal)

Antonyms

local (local)
regional (regional)

Common Collocations

mercado global – global market
población global – global population

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement (Number)

Since 'global' ends in 'l', you add '-es' to make it plural: 'problema global' (singular) becomes 'problemas globales' (plural).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "La problema global."

Correction: El problema global. The word 'global' itself doesn't change for masculine/feminine, but the noun it describes dictates the article ('el' or 'la').

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

Use 'global' instead of 'mundial' when discussing complex systems or interconnected issues (e.g., economics, politics). 'Mundial' often relates more directly to world events like sports cups.

An illustration showing three distinct items—a red square, a yellow triangle, and a blue star—all being contained within a single large, green basket, symbolizing an overall collection.

The word 'global' meaning 'overall' or 'considering everything'.

global(adjective)

m/fB2

overall

considering everything

comprehensive

covering all aspects

Also:

total

complete

general

in a broad sense

📝 In Action

Hicimos un análisis global de la situación de la empresa.

We conducted a comprehensive/overall analysis of the company's situation.

Necesitamos una estrategia global para solucionar el déficit.

We need an overall strategy to solve the deficit.

El informe ofrece una visión global de los gastos.

The report offers a complete view of the expenses.

Word Connections

Synonyms

integral (integral, comprehensive)
completo (complete)

Antonyms

parcial (partial)
limitado (limited)

Common Collocations

visión global – overall vision/view
cálculo global – total calculation

💡 Grammar Points

Placement

Like many Spanish adjectives, 'global' usually comes after the noun it describes: 'un análisis global', not 'un global análisis'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Clue

If you are describing a report, a plan, or a strategy, 'global' almost always means 'comprehensive' or 'overall' rather than 'worldwide'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: global

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'global' in the sense of 'comprehensive' or 'overall'?

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Word Family

globo(globe; balloon) - noun

globalización(globalization) - noun

globalizar(to globalize) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'global' always about the entire world?

No. While its most common use is 'worldwide' (like 'crisis global'), it is frequently used in formal Spanish to mean 'comprehensive' or 'total,' referring to the entirety of a system, report, or plan, even if that system is small.

How do I make 'global' plural?

You add '-es' to the end. The singular is 'global' and the plural is 'globales'. This rule applies to most adjectives ending in a consonant.