How to Say "predicate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “predicate” is “atributo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
grammar: a word describing the subject after 'to be'
Examples
En la frase 'Ella es inteligente', 'inteligente' es el atributo.
In the phrase 'She is intelligent', 'intelligent' is the predicate.
Las llaves son el atributo de San Pedro en las pinturas.
Keys are St. Peter's symbol in paintings.
The Grammar 'Label'
In Spanish grammar, when you use verbs like 'ser' (to be) or 'parecer' (to seem), the description that follows is called the 'atributo'. It must agree in gender and number with the person you are talking about.
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