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How to Say "wording" in Spanish

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texto

TEK-stoh/ˈteksto/

nounA1general
Use 'texto' when referring to the specific written words of something, like an article, a message, or a document, emphasizing the content rather than the style of expression.
A stack of white papers resting on a desk, with simple horizontal lines drawn on the top sheet to represent unreadable written content.

Examples

El texto de la ley es confuso.

The wording of the law is confusing.

El texto del artículo era muy largo.

The text of the article was very long.

Hay que traducir el texto completo al inglés.

We have to translate the complete text into English.

La profesora nos pidió analizar un texto literario.

The teacher asked us to analyze a literary text.

Masculine Noun Rule

'Texto' is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it. (e.g., El texto, Un texto).

términos

nounB1specialized
Use 'términos' when you are talking about the specific words or vocabulary chosen, especially in a specialized field or when discussing the precision of language.

Examples

La elección de términos médicos es crucial para la claridad.

The choice of medical wording is crucial for clarity.

Texto vs. Términos

Learners often confuse 'texto' and 'términos'. Remember that 'texto' refers to the actual written words forming a message or document, while 'términos' focuses on the specific vocabulary or jargon used, especially in specialized contexts.

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