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integral

een-teh-gral/inteˈɡɾal/

whole-grain, whole-wheat

Also: brown
Adjectivem or fA1
A loaf of dark brown whole-grain bread next to a small bowl of wheat grains.

📝 In Action

El pan integral es más saludable que el pan blanco.

A1

Whole-wheat bread is healthier than white bread.

Prefiero comer arroz integral con las verduras.

A2

I prefer eating brown rice with vegetables.

Compramos galletas integrales en el supermercado.

A1

We bought whole-grain crackers at the supermarket.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • pan integral – whole-wheat bread
  • arroz integral – brown rice
  • harina integral – whole-wheat flour

comprehensive, holistic

Also: complete
Adjectivem or fB2
A large red toolbox filled with a complete set of various tools like a hammer, wrench, and screwdriver.

📝 In Action

La escuela ofrece una educación integral para los niños.

B2

The school offers a comprehensive education for children.

Necesitamos una reforma integral del sistema de salud.

C1

We need a comprehensive reform of the healthcare system.

El médico recomendó un tratamiento integral para el estrés.

B2

The doctor recommended a holistic treatment for stress.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • parcial (partial)
  • limitado (limited)

Common Collocations

  • reforma integral – complete renovation/reform
  • servicio integral – all-in-one service
  • desarrollo integral – comprehensive development

integral

NounfC1formal
A visual representation of a curved hill with the area underneath it shaded in a bright color.

📝 In Action

Tengo que resolver esta integral para la clase de cálculo.

C1

I have to solve this integral for calculus class.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • derivada (derivative)

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If you are in a bakery and want the healthiest bread, which should you ask for?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'integralis,' which comes from 'integer,' meaning whole, untouched, or complete.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: integralFrench: intégralItalian: integrale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'integral' only refer to bread and rice?

Not at all! While it's very common in the kitchen, it's also used to mean 'comprehensive' in business, education, and health contexts.

How do I say 'brown rice' in Spanish?

You say 'arroz integral.' Calling it 'arroz café' or 'arroz marrón' sounds unnatural to native speakers.

Is the 'g' in 'integral' hard or soft?

It's a hard 'g' sound, like the 'g' in 'goat,' because it is followed by an 'r'.