paradigma
“paradigma” means “paradigm” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
paradigm
Also: model, worldview
📝 In Action
Este proyecto es el paradigma de la eficiencia.
B2This project is the model of efficiency.
Necesitamos un cambio de paradigma para salvar el planeta.
C1We need a paradigm shift to save the planet.
Ella rompió el paradigma de su época sobre el papel de la mujer.
C1She broke the pattern of her time regarding the role of women.
pattern
Also: conjugation table
📝 In Action
El paradigma de los verbos en -ar es muy regular.
C1The pattern for -ar verbs is very regular.
Debes aprender el paradigma completo del verbo 'ser'.
C2You must learn the complete set of forms for the verb 'ser'.
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Quick Quiz: paradigma
Question 1 of 3
¿Cuál es el género correcto de 'paradigma'?
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From Ancient Greek 'paradeigma', meaning a 'pattern' or 'exhibit', formed from 'para' (beside) and 'deiknumi' (to show). It literally meant 'showing things side by side' to compare them.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'paradigma' a common word in daily conversation?
Not really. It's quite formal. In daily life, people usually say 'ejemplo' or 'modelo'. You'll hear it mostly in news, documentaries, or universities.
Why does it end in 'a' if it's masculine?
It belongs to a group of Greek words that kept their masculine gender when they entered Spanish. Think of 'el mapa' or 'el planeta'.
What is a 'paradigma verbal'?
It is simply the full list of forms a verb can take—basically, the conjugation table you see in textbooks.