Inklingo

lógica

LOH-hee-kah/ˈlo.xi.ka/

lógica means logic in Spanish (the principles of reasoning or common sense).

logic

Also: reasoning, sense
NounfB1
A simple illustration featuring three brightly colored, interlocking gears that are rotating smoothly, symbolizing a system of reasoning working correctly.

📝 In Action

Lo que dices no tiene mucha lógica.

A2

What you are saying doesn't make much sense (or, doesn't have much logic).

La lógica del mercado es a veces difícil de entender.

B1

The logic of the market is sometimes hard to understand.

Si no estudias, por lógica, no aprobarás el examen.

B2

If you don't study, logically (or, obviously), you won't pass the exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • ilógica (illogicality)
  • absurdo (absurdity)

Common Collocations

  • sentido comúncommon sense
  • por lógicalogically/obviously
  • tiene lógicait makes sense

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: lógica

Question 1 of 1

¿Qué frase se usa comúnmente para decir que algo tiene sentido?

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👥 Word Family
lógico(logical)Adjective
lógicamente(logically)Adverb
ilogico(illogical)Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
mágicatrágica
📚 Etymology

This word comes from the Latin word 'logica,' which itself was borrowed from the ancient Greek word 'logikē.' It is fundamentally linked to the Greek word 'logos,' meaning 'word,' 'reason,' or 'principle.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: logicPortuguese: lógica

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'lógica' y 'lógico'?

'Lógica' (feminine noun) is the concept or quality of reason itself ('La lógica es importante'). 'Lógico' (adjective) describes something that possesses that quality ('Esa idea es lógica').

¿Puedo usar 'sentido' en lugar de 'lógica'?

Sí, a menudo son intercambiables, especialmente cuando hablas de 'sentido común' (common sense). Si algo 'no tiene lógica,' también puedes decir que 'no tiene sentido'.