general Significado & definición

Significado de general en español

• 0 with the most basic or necessary information but no details -- general

  • These leaflets contain some general information about the school.

• 1 relating to or involving all or most people, things, or places -- general

  • There seems to be general agreement on this matter.

• 2 usually, or in most situations -- en general

  • In general, the weather here is good.

• 3 considering the whole of someone or something -- en general

  • I still have a sore throat, but I feel much better in general.

• 4 a very important officer in the army or air force -- general

• 5 broad, not specific -- general [ masculine-feminine ]

  • Can you give me a general idea of what the book is about? ¿Me puede dar una idea general de lo que trata el libro?

  • The ball landed in that general area. La bola aterrizó en ese área general.

  • a general knowledge quiz una prueba de cultura general

• 6 involving or relating to all or most people or things -- general [ masculine-feminine ]

  • a general feeling of worry un sentimiento general de preocupación

  • a general agreement/consensus un acuerdo/consenso general

  • a general dental practice una práctica dental general

• 7 normal or usual -- general [ masculine-feminine ]

  • His general instinct is to avoid publicity. Su instinto general es evitar la publicidad.

  • As a general rule, I don’t give money to political candidates. Como norma general, no doy dinero a los candidatos políticos.

• 8 usually or most of the time -- por lo general

  • In general, the kids are in bed by 9 p.m. Por lo general, los niños están en la cama a las 21h

  • I just worry about life in general. Solo me preocupo por la vida en general.

• 9 the highest-rank of officer in the army, air force, or marine corps -- general [ masculine-feminine ]

  • a four-star general un general de cuatro estrellas