multilingual
Significado: Able to speak or use several languages; relating to or involving multiple languages.
Multilingualism is the norm in many parts of the world, particularly in Africa, South Asia, and Europe, where individuals routinely use three or more languages in different contexts. In the UK, multilingual communities are common in cities such as London, Birmingham, and Leicester. Multilingual education and multilingual workplaces are increasingly valued in a globalised economy. The related noun is 'multilingualism' and a person who speaks many languages can also be called a 'polyglot.'
Ejemplos
- London is one of the most multilingual cities in the world, with over three hundred languages spoken. 伦敦是世界上最具多语特色的城市之一,使用的语言超过三百种。Londres es una de las ciudades más multilingües del mundo, con más de trescientos idiomas hablados.ロンドンは世界で最も多言語的な都市の一つであり、300以上の言語が話されています。런던은 세계에서 가장 다언어적인 도시 중 하나로, 300개 이상의 언어가 사용되고 있습니다.
- The company values multilingual employees who can communicate with clients across different markets. 公司重视能够与不同市场客户沟通的多语员工。La empresa valora a los empleados multilingües que pueden comunicarse con clientes en diferentes mercados.企業は、異なる市場の顧客とコミュニケーションできる多言語話者の従業員を重視しています。기업은 서로 다른 시장의 고객과 소통할 수 있는 다국어 구사 직원을 중시합니다.
- Multilingual education helps children develop cognitive flexibility and cultural awareness. 多语教育有助于儿童发展认知灵活性和文化意识。La educación multilingüe ayuda a los niños a desarrollar flexibilidad cognitiva y conciencia cultural.多言語教育は、子どもの認知的柔軟性と文化的意識の発達を促します。다국어 교육은 아동의 인지적 유연성과 문화적 인식의 발달을 촉진합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin multi- (many) and lingua (tongue, language), with the adjectival suffix -al. The English word emerged in the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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