clasificar - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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clasificar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

"Clasificar" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/klasifiˈkaɾ/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

"Clasificar" means to arrange or organize things into categories or classes based on shared characteristics or criteria. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as general organization (like sorting papers), economics (categorizing market sectors), and law (classifying types of laws or offenses).

The word is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, with a slight leaning toward written usage, especially in formal or academic settings where classification is key to understanding information.

Example Sentences

  1. Es importante clasificar los documentos antes de archivar.
    It is important to classify the documents before filing.

  2. La empresa decidió clasificar sus productos por categorías para facilitar la búsqueda.
    The company decided to classify its products by categories to facilitate the search.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "clasificar" is not typically found in established idiomatic expressions as it is a more straightforward term. However, it can often appear in various phrases related to categorization and organization.

  1. Clasificar por rangos
    Este sistema se utiliza para clasificar por rangos los estudiantes en las competencias.
    This system is used to classify students by ranks in competitions.

  2. Clasificar la información
    Es necesario clasificar la información para realizar un análisis adecuado.
    It is necessary to classify information to conduct an adequate analysis.

  3. Clasificar las tareas
    Ella clasifica las tareas según su urgencia y prioridades.
    She classifies tasks according to their urgency and priorities.

Etymology

The word "clasificar" originates from the Latin "classificare," which means to arrange in classes. The root "classis" in Latin refers to a group or class, and the suffix "-ficar" indicates the action of making or doing.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Categorizar - Ordenar - Clasificar

Antonyms: - Desclasificar (to declassify) - Desorganizar (to disorganize) - Confundir (to confuse)



23-07-2024