en la parte inferior
Lemma Details
Translation: at the bottom; in the lower part; at the lower end
Part of Speech: phrase
Etymology: This Spanish phrase is composed of several elements: 'en' (in/at), 'la' (the, feminine), 'parte' (part, from Latin 'pars, partis'), and 'inferior' (lower, from Latin 'inferior' meaning 'lower'). The Latin 'inferior' shares the same root as the English word 'inferior', both referring to something that is lower in position or rank.
Commonality: 70%
Guessability: 60%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
La firma debe estar en la parte inferior del documento.
The signature should be at the bottom of the document.
Encontrarás la información de contacto en la parte inferior de la página web.
You'll find the contact information at the bottom of the webpage.
El interruptor está ubicado en la parte inferior del dispositivo.
The switch is located at the lower part of the device.
Mnemonics
- Remember 'inferior' is similar to the English word 'inferior', both indicating something lower or beneath.
- Think of 'parte inferior' as the 'inferior part' or the part that's below others.
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Cultural Context
This phrase is commonly used in instructions, directions, and descriptions of physical locations. It's a neutral and precise way to indicate position in Spanish.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'En la parte inferior' refers to the bottom or lower part, while 'en la parte interior' refers to the inside or internal part.
Confused word:
El mecanismo está en la parte interior de la caja.
The mechanism is in the inside part of the box.
Notes: The difference is just one letter ('f' vs 't'), but the meaning changes completely from position (bottom) to location (inside).
Mnemonic: 'Inferior' relates to 'lower' (think of 'inferior' in English), while 'interior' relates to 'inside' (think of 'interior' in English).