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lingüístico

leen-GWEE-stee-kohliŋˈɡwistiko

“lingüístico” means “linguistic” in Spanish (related to the study or nature of language).

linguistic

Also: language-related
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El mapa lingüístico de la región es muy complejo.

B1

The linguistic map of the region is very complex.

Necesitamos un análisis lingüístico más profundo.

B2

We need a deeper linguistic analysis.

Él tiene un talento lingüístico excepcional para aprender idiomas.

C1

He has an exceptional linguistic talent for learning languages.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • idiomático (idiomatic/related to language)

Antonyms

  • extralingüístico (outside of language)

Common Collocations

  • sistema lingüístico – language system
  • análisis lingüístico – linguistic analysis
  • contexto lingüístico – linguistic context

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "lingüístico" in Spanish:

language-related→linguistic→

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Quick Quiz: lingüístico

Question 1 of 3

What do the two dots over the 'u' (ü) in 'lingüístico' signify?

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👥 Word Family▼
lingüista(linguist) — Noun
lingüística(linguistics) — Noun
lengua(language) — Noun
bilingüe(bilingual) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
artísticocaracterístico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'lingua', which means 'tongue' or 'language'.

First recorded: 19th century (in its modern academic sense)

Cognates (Related words)

English: linguisticFrench: linguistiqueItalian: linguistico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'lingüístico' the same as 'idiomático'?

Not quite. 'Lingüístico' refers to the formal study or structure of language, while 'idiomático' refers more to the natural way people speak or specific expressions (idioms).

Do I always need those dots over the 'u'?

Yes! Without the dots, the word would be pronounced incorrectly as 'leen-gees-tee-koh', which isn't a word.

Is this a formal word?

It is neutral but often appears in more formal contexts like school, books, or news reports when talking about communication.