What does generalidades in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word generalidades in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use generalidades in Spanish.

The word generalidades in Spanish means basics, majority, generality, generalisation, generalities, generalizations. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word generalidades

basics

nombre femenino plural (conceptos básicos) (informal)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Lo primero es aprender las generalidades de la materia y luego entrar en detalle.
The first thing is to learn the basics of the subject and then go into detail.

majority, generality

nombre femenino (mayoría)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La generalidad de los estudiantes protestó contra la subida de las tasas.
The majority of the students protested against the fee increase.

generalisation

nombre femenino (vaguedad)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Respondió con una generalidad y abandonó la rueda de prensa.
She responded with a generalisation and abandoned the press conference.

generalities, generalizations

nombre femenino (falta de precisión)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Este trabajo está hecho con generalidad; no describes bien la materia.
This work is full of generalities (or: generalizations); you don't describe the subject well.

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