Analysis: Upper-intermediate Spanish vocabulary

26 Spanish words about analysis at upper-intermediate level. Each entry links to the full meaning, a real example sentence, and usage notes written for English speakers.

• basenounbasis, foundation
• característicanounfeature, characteristic
• contextonouncontext, circumstances
• distinguirverbto distinguish, to differentiate
• categoríanouncategory, class
• ángulonounangle, perspective — a point of view or critical framing of an issue; also a geometric angle
• criterionouncriterion — a principle or standard against which something is judged or decided
• dimensiónnoundimension — a distinguishable aspect or facet of something complex
• ciclonouncycle — a recurring sequence of events or a defined period
• contrastenouncontrast — a noticeable difference when comparing two or more things
• combinaciónnouncombination — the joining or merging of two or more elements to produce a new or enhanced whole
• profundidadnoundepth — physical measurement downward; metaphorically, thoroughness of analysis
• núcleonouncore/nucleus — the central, most essential element of something
• componentenouncomponent — a distinguishable element forming part of a larger complex whole
• déficitnoundeficit, shortfall
• contrastarverbto contrast, to juxtapose
• elementonounelement, factor
• ecuaciónnounequation
• factornounfactor
• rasgonountrait, feature
• defectonounflaw, defect
• marconounframework, context
• señalar (indicar una señal)verbto signal, to indicate
• rastrearverbto trace, to track
• interpretarverbto interpret, to read as
• variarverbto vary, to differ