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texto

text

noun TEKS-toh Less Common

Origin: From Latin textus (woven fabric, written work).

Usage Note

Texto covers a written text, a textbook (libro de texto), and a text message in informal speech (te mando un texto). Texto completo means full text. In academic contexts el texto often refers to the primary source being analysed.

Examples

"El texto del contrato es muy largo."

Natural Translation

The contract text is very long.

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