verbal

verbal, oral

adjective behr-BAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin 'verbalis', of words.

Also means

relating to verbs

Usage Note

Verbal means 'spoken' or 'oral' (acuerdo verbal, 'verbal agreement') as opposed to written, and also 'relating to verbs' in grammatical contexts (frase verbal, 'verb phrase'). It is invariable for gender and takes -es in the plural. The distinction between verbal and escrito ('written') is a common contrast in legal and educational Spanish.

Examples

"Hicieron un acuerdo verbal entre los dos."

Natural Translation

They made a verbal agreement between the two of them.

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