How to Say "verbal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “verbal” is “verbal” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Prefiero un acuerdo verbal que uno escrito.
I prefer a verbal agreement over a written one.
Ella tiene una gran habilidad verbal.
She has great verbal ability.
La comunicación no verbal incluye los gestos.
Non-verbal communication includes gestures.
One Form for All
This word stays the same for both masculine and feminine things. You say 'el contrato verbal' and 'la promesa verbal'.
Plural Rules
Because it ends in a consonant 'l', you add '-es' to make it plural: 'acuerdos verbales'.
Confusing 'Oral' and 'Verbal'
Mistake: “Using 'vocal' to mean a spoken agreement.”
Correction: Use 'verbal' or 'oral' for spoken things; 'vocal' usually refers to singing or voice box anatomy.
Other Meanings of “verbal”
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