idioma
language
The Spanish word 'idioma' translates as 'language' in English. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to a system of communication used by a particular country or community. Just as you would say 'English language' or 'Italian language' in English, you would say 'idioma inglés' or 'idioma italiano' in Spanish.
Example sentences using: idioma
¿Cuántos idiomas hablas?
How many languages do you speak?
This is a question often asked when trying to understand someone's linguistic abilities. The word 'idiomas' translates to languages in English. The order of words is slightly different in Spanish, with the quantity ('Cuántos/cuántas') typically coming before the object ('idiomas').
Estoy aprendiendo un nuevo idioma.
I am learning a new language.
This phrase is typically used by language learners to express they are in the process of studying a new language. 'Aprendiendo' (the present progressive form of 'aprender' meaning 'to learn') implies an ongoing action, in this case, learning a new 'idioma' or language.
El español es un idioma bonito.
Spanish is a beautiful language.
In this case, the speaker is expressing their opinion about the Spanish language. The word 'idioma' here refers specifically to the Spanish language.
Sueño con hablar otro idioma de manera fluida.
I dream of speaking another language fluently.
In this phrase, the speaker is expressing their desire to become fluent in another language. 'Idioma' is used to represent any other language that the speaker wishes to master.
Comenzar a estudiar un idioma es difícil.
Beginning to study a language is hard.
In this sentence, 'idioma' refers to any language that one might start to study. The sentence discusses the difficulties of learning a new language.
Mi madre habla cuatro idiomas.
My mother speaks four languages.
This sentence states how many languages someone's mother can communicate in. Here, the word 'idiomas' is used to represent languages.
Cada idioma tiene su propia belleza.
Each language has its own beauty.
This sentence discusses the uniqueness and beauty in each language. 'Idioma' is used here to mean 'language'.
Mi idioma favorito es el francés.
My favorite language is French.
In this statement, the speaker is telling us their preferred language. 'Idioma' in this context refers to the French language, the speaker's favorite.
Voy a cambiar mi idioma en la configuración.
I'm going to change my language in the settings.
This sentence would typically be used when someone wants to change the language setting in an app or device. Here, 'idioma' means the language setting that will be modified.
La asignatura que más me gusta es el idioma inglés.
The subject I like the most is the English language.
Here, the speaker is stating their preference for a school subject, which is the English language, referred to as 'idioma inglés' in Spanish.