segmento
“segmento” means “segment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
segment
Also: section, slice
📝 In Action
En la clase de geometría, dibujamos un segmento de cinco centímetros.
A2In geometry class, we drew a five-centimeter segment.
El cuerpo de algunos insectos está dividido en varios segmentos.
B1The body of some insects is divided into several segments.
Este segmento de la carretera está en muy mal estado.
B2This section of the highway is in very bad condition.
segment
Also: target group
📝 In Action
Nuestra empresa se enfoca en el segmento de clientes jóvenes.
B2Our company focuses on the young customer segment.
Este producto no es atractivo para ese segmento de mercado.
B2This product is not attractive to that market segment.
Analizamos cada segmento de la población por separado.
C1We analyze each segment of the population separately.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: segmento
Question 1 of 3
Which of these would you call a 'segmento de mercado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'segmentum', which literally means 'a piece cut off'. It comes from the verb 'secare', which means 'to cut'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'segmento' the same as 'parte'?
Mostly, yes. However, 'segmento' is more formal or technical. You'd say 'una parte del pastel' (a part of the cake) but 'un segmento de recta' (a line segment).
Can I use 'segmento' for a slice of orange?
Technically yes, in biology. But in a kitchen, everyone says 'gajo'. Using 'segmento' might make people think you are a scientist!
Is it 'el segmento' or 'la segmento'?
It is 'el segmento' (masculine), like most Spanish words ending in 'o'.