Inklingo
← Dictionary

latín

lah-TEEN/laˈtin/

“latín” means “Latin” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

Latin

Also: Latin language
NounmA2
A high quality storybook illustration of an ancient Roman marble scroll and a laurel wreath.

📝 In Action

El español, el francés y el italiano vienen del latín.

A2

Spanish, French, and Italian come from Latin.

Muchos nombres científicos de plantas están en latín.

B1

Many scientific names for plants are in Latin.

Tengo un examen de latín mañana.

A2

I have a Latin exam tomorrow.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • latín vulgar – Vulgar Latin (the everyday spoken version)
  • latín clásico – Classical Latin
  • en latín – in Latin

shrewdness

Also: cunning
NounmC1informal
A high quality storybook illustration of a clever fox looking very sharp and attentive.

📝 In Action

Ten cuidado con ese vendedor, que sabe mucho latín.

C1

Be careful with that salesman; he's very sharp/shrewd.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • astucia (cunning)
  • picardía (slyness)

Antonyms

  • ingenuidad (naivety)

Idioms & Expressions

  • saber mucho latín – to be very clever, experienced, or hard to deceive

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "latín" in Spanish:

latin language→shrewdness→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: latín

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to say 'I am studying Latin'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
latino(Latin / Latino) — Adjective
latinista(Latin scholar) — Noun
latinismo(Latinism (a word borrowed from Latin)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
jardínbotínpatínsin
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'latinus', which referred to things from Latium, the region of Italy where Rome was founded.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: LatinFrench: latinItalian: latino

💡 Master Spanish

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'latín' always have an accent?

Yes, when you are writing the noun meaning the language. The stress is on the last syllable, and because it ends in 'n', Spanish rules require a written accent.

What is the difference between 'latín' and 'latino'?

'Latín' is the name of the language. 'Latino' is an adjective used to describe things or people related to Latin or Latin America (e.g., 'música latina').