gramático

grammarian

noun grah-MAH-tee-koh Rare

Origin: Latin grammaticus, from Greek grammatikos (versed in letters)

Usage Note

Gramático is a scholar who studies or teaches grammar. Do not confuse it with gramática (feminine noun), which names the discipline itself or a grammar book. The feminine of the agent noun is also gramática.

Examples

"El gramático publicó un estudio sobre el español antiguo."

Natural Translation

The grammarian published a study on Old Spanish.

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