General in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: heh-ne-RAHL
IPA: xe.ne.’ɾal

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other meanings

In some contexts, “general” can also refer to a public or open space, such as a town square or plaza.

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do not confuse with

“General” can be confused with “generar,” which means “to generate” or “to create” in Spanish.

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usage

Refers to something that is universal or applicable to a wide range of things or situations, or to a high-ranking military officer.

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origin

From the Latin word “generalis,” meaning “pertaining to all.”

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military general

As in English, the word for a military general is also general.

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general info.

English: General
– Tips to remember the word: The word “general” shares its root with “generate” and “genesis,” indicating something that is widespread or common. You could think of a general as a military rank, someone who oversees a broad range of operations, to remember its broad meaning.
– Explanations: “General” refers to something that applies to all or most people or things within a group; not specific or detailed.
– Other words that mean the same thing: Universal, overall, broad, widespread, common.
– Alternate meanings/slang: In a military context, a “general” is a high-ranking officer. It’s also used informally to mean something that’s true in a basic sense but might have exceptions (“in general, that’s correct”).
– Examples of sentences:
– In general, people prefer to spend their holidays with family.
– He provided a general overview of the company’s marketing strategy.
– The general consensus was that the meeting was a success.
– They’re looking for a general guideline to follow for their project.
– The general of the army issued new orders.

Spanish: General
– Tips to remember the word: The Spanish word “general” closely resembles the English word both in spelling and pronunciation. This cognate is easy to remember because of their similar usage and meaning in both languages.
– Explanations: “General” in Spanish has the same meaning as in English, something that is common or typical, or that affects most people or things.
– Other words that mean the same thing: Extendido, común, habitual, amplio.
– Alternate meanings/slang: Similar to English, “general” can also refer to a military rank in Spanish. There isn’t a widely recognized slang meaning for “general,” but it could be used informally to express the same basic idea as in English.
– Examples of sentences:
– En general, los estudiantes están satisfechos con el curso. (In general, the students are satisfied with the course.)
– La directora dio una idea general del estado financiero de la empresa. (The director gave a general idea of the financial status of the company.)
– El consenso general fue posponer la decisión hasta la próxima reunión. (The general consensus was to postpone the decision until the next meeting.)
– Están buscando una pauta general que les sirva como guía. (They’re looking for a general guideline as a guide.)
– El general del ejército ordenó una retirada estratégica. (The general of the army ordered a strategic retreat.)

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