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verb

generalizar

generalize

Definition & meaning

Generalizar means to generalize:

  • To draw a broad conclusion from particular cases, sometimes without enough evidence.
  • To make something general or widespread, or for it to become widespread.

Grammar & Word origin

It is a regular -ar verb. It can be used transitively, with a direct object, or pronominally as generalizarse, meaning “to become widespread.”

It is formed from general (“general”) and the verb-forming suffix -izar, meaning “to make” or “to become.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • extender — “to extend” or “spread”; emphasizes expansion rather than drawing a general conclusion.
  • universalizar — “to universalize”; suggests making something apply to everyone or everywhere.
  • particularizar — “to particularize”; focuses on specific cases rather than general ones.
  • especificar — “to specify”; adds precise details instead of speaking broadly.

Common phrases & collocations

  • generalizar a partir de — to generalize from.
  • generalizar una práctica — to make a practice widespread.
  • no se puede generalizar — one cannot generalize.

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Examples

No debes generalizar a partir de una experiencia.verb

You shouldn't generalize from a single experience.

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