contexto

context

noun kon-TEK-stoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin contextus (connection), from contexere (to weave together).

Usage Note

Contexto is a near-perfect cognate with English 'context' and is used identically: historical context (contexto histórico), cultural context, or conversational setting. The phrases en contexto and fuera de contexto ('out of context') are very common. Do not confuse with pretexto (pretext, excuse), which sounds similar. Masculine noun; plural contextos.

Examples

"Hay que leer la cita en su contexto."

Natural Translation

You have to read the quote in its context.

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