verbal

S2 W2

BrE /ˈvɜː.bəl/ AmE /ˈvɜːr.bəl/

adjective en → es

1 WORD [attributive, predicative] B1

relating to words or speech rather than writing

verbal, de palabras, oral

  • a verbal agreement

Collocations verbal communication · verbal skills

  • They made a verbal agreement to meet at 6 p.m.

    Hicieron un acuerdo verbal para encontrarse a las 6 de la tarde.

2 VIOLENCE [attributive] B2

relating to violence that is expressed by words rather than actions

verbal, verboso (en sentido negativo)

  • a verbal attack

Collocations verbal abuse · verbal assault

  • He was charged with making a verbal attack on the mayor.

    Fue acusado de hacer un ataque verbal contra el alcalde.

3 LANGUAGE [attributive] C1

relating to language or speech in general

lingüístico, relacionado con el lenguaje

  • verbal ability

Collocations verbal expression · verbal communication

  • She has excellent verbal skills.

    Ella tiene excelentes habilidades verbales.