el lenguaje
language
Conjunto de sonidos, palabras o signos que las personas usan para comunicarse y expresar ideas o sentimientos.
Definition & meaning
Lenguaje means language in several related senses:
- The human ability to communicate using words or other signs.
- A system of signs used to communicate, such as a programming language.
- A particular way of expressing oneself, such as formal or poetic language.
Grammar & Word origin
Lenguaje is a masculine noun: el lenguaje. Its plural is los lenguajes.
It is related to lengua (“tongue” or “language”) and ultimately to Latin lingua. The ending -aje appears in nouns referring to activities, systems, or collective concepts.
Synonyms & antonyms
- idioma — a specific language, such as Spanish or English. Lenguaje is broader and can also refer to the ability or systems of communication.
- habla — speech or a person’s way of speaking, rather than language as a general system.
- comunicación — communication in general; it includes the exchange of information, not just the language used.
There is no exact antonym. silencio (“silence”) can contrast with spoken language in some contexts.
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Examples
El lenguaje de programación Python es muy popular.noun
The Python programming language is very popular.
Estudio lenguaje de señas.noun
I study sign language.
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