verbal

• Relativo a las palabras o expresado en forma de palabras; oral, en contraposición a escrito.

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

1. Spoken rather than writtenB1formal

   Relating to or consisting of words that are spoken, not written.

   verbal (oral)

   • They made a verbal agreement without signing any contract.
   • The witness gave a verbal statement to the police.
   • Verbal communication is often more immediate than written.

   Sinónimosoralspokenutteredviva vocevocalword-of-mouth

   Antónimoswritten

2. Relating to wordsB2formal

   Connected with or using words, especially in terms of language.

   verbal (relativo a las palabras)

   • The test assesses verbal reasoning skills.
   • She has excellent verbal abilities.
   • Verbal fluency is important in many professions.

   Sinónimoslexicallinguistic

   Antónimosnonlexicalnonverbal

3. Relating to a verbB2formal

   In grammar, relating to or derived from a verb.

   relativo al verbo

   • A verbal noun is formed from a verb, like 'running' from 'run'.
   • The teacher explained the verbal aspect of the sentence.
   • Verbal phrases can function as nouns or adjectives.