syntax

the rules about how words and phrases are combined to form sentences in a language

gramática, sintaxis

• rules of syntax

Collocations study the syntax of a language · syntax rules

• Understanding the syntax is crucial for learning a new language.

  Entender la sintaxis es crucial para aprender un nuevo idioma.

the rules about how commands and instructions are written in a computer language

sintaxis, gramática del lenguaje de programación

• syntax of a programming language

Collocations check the syntax of code · correct syntax errors

• The program won't run until you fix the syntax.

  El programa no funcionará hasta que corrijas la sintaxis.