lenguaje

language

noun len-GWAH-heh Less Common

Also means

speech

Usage Note

Lenguaje refers to language as a system or faculty (the capacity for language, a style of expression, or a programming language: lenguaje de programación), whereas idioma means a specific named language (el idioma español) and lengua covers both. Lenguaje corporal is 'body language'. A learner asking 'what language do you speak?' would use idioma, not lenguaje.

Examples

"El lenguaje de los niños es muy directo."

Natural Translation

Children's language is very direct.

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