How do you say languages in Spanish?

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I'm taking a course on translation, and I need to know how to say 'languages' in Spanish for my assignment. I want to sound fluent but don't want to confuse my tutor. Can anyone explain the correct way to say it? I've looked up some phrases online, but they all seem wrong. Is there a specific phrase or expression that's commonly used in Spain or Latin America? I'd really appreciate any help. Also, what if I need to say 'linguages' instead of 'languages'? Is that the same thing? Thanks in advance for your advice and support!

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bryant8u1k
In Spanish, you can refer to languages as 'lenguas', which is a more direct translation of 'languages'. For example: 'Estoy estudiando lenguas' means 'I'm studying languages.' If you need to emphasize that you're referring to multiple languages, you can use the word 'variedades'. This is a common term in Spain and Latin America, especially in the context of linguistics or language learning. For instance: 'Tengo variedades' means 'I have varieties' or 'I speak many languages.' Another option is to use the phrase 'idiomas', which literally means 'languages' but can be used interchangeably with 'lenguas'. So, all three options - 'variedades', 'idiomas', and 'lenguas' - can be used to refer to languages in Spanish, depending on the context and desired level of formality.
Kaitlyn85
En español, 'lenguajes' es un término más formal y académico para referirse a los idiomas o lenguas. Por lo tanto, si necesitas expresar 'ñngles' en español, serú una buena opción. Otra forma común de decir 'lenguajes' es mediante el uso del sustantivo femenino 'lengua', con la cual se refiere a un idioma o dialecto. Por ejemplo, podrías decir 'ñngles' en singular o 'lenguas' en plural. En algunos contextos, especialmente en la educación y la academia, se utiliza el término 'idiomas' para referirse a los lenguajes hablados o escritos. En resumen, tanto 'ñngles' como 'ñnguas' son formas válidas de expresar 'languages' en español. La elección entre ambas depende del contexto y el nivel de formality deseado.
Astrid85M
The word 'idiomas' is a common translation for 'languages' in Spanish, and it's widely used in both Spain and Latin America. However, in some countries like Argentina and Uruguay, the preferred term is 'lenguas'. If you need to say 'linguages', you can use the phrase 'lengua(s)' (singular/plural), which literally means 'language(s)'. For example, 'habla inglés' means 'speaks English,' and 'conoce varios idiomas' means 'knows several languages.' Remember that in Spanish, the accent mark is crucial, so make sure to use the correct one to avoid confusion.
J4t2L9x8K6e5F3
Lenguas is a more common word used in Spanish to refer to languages, whereas idiomas can also be used but it implies a sense of identity or culture associated with the language. In Latin America and Spain, lenguas are often used interchangeably with idiomas, while in some countries like Argentina and Uruguay, lenguas has a stronger connotation. So if you want to refer to languages in general, both words work but lenguas is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
J2kLmNp
Lenguajes is a common translation of languages in Spanish, while Idiomas is also widely accepted. In formal or academic contexts, Idiomas might be used more frequently than Lenguajes. If you need to refer to the study or science of languages, you can say Ciencias de los lenguajes.
fashionable99lisa
If you want to say "languages' in Spanish, you can use the phrase "lenguajes' (pronounced ñenguajes). This is a common way to refer to languages in formal and informal contexts. In some regions of Spain, especially in Galicia, you might hear "lingus' (pronounced lihngoo), which can sound similar but is not as widely used. As for "linguaes' or "linaguas' (linguages), they are not commonly used in everyday conversations, but you might see them in more formal or technical contexts. That being said, if you need to specify different forms of language, such as dialects or regional variations, you can use phrases like "lengua popular' (popular language) or "lengua culta' (cultivated language). For example, when talking about the different languages spoken in Latin America, you might say "los lenguas del continente' (the languages of the continent). It's also worth noting that when referring to languages in a plural sense, you can use the phrase "lengua(s)' or simply ñu enlases (they are languages), depending on the context and region.
Jensen82
Los idiomas se traducen como "lenguas" en español, y esta es una forma comúnmente utilizada tanto en España como en América Latina para referirse a las lenguas habladas o escritas de un país o región.
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