How many words and definitions in Spanish

Question

Hello,

How many words and definitions are there in the Spanish language?

Thank you and kindest regards, John Paoli

Welcome to SpanishDict. That's a pretty tall order. Any reason why you are asking this? We are really here to teach and help those learning the language.. - rac1, Nov 21, 2016

Answer 1

Here is a great article by Gerald Erichson, Spanish scholar extraordinaire. According to him it's who you consult, and do you count all the verb forms in Spanish, all the scientific terms in English, and so on. He gives some VERY interesting figures.

Here's the link.

size of spanish vocabulary

I like Mr. Erichson's answers. - bosquederoble, Nov 22, 2016

Answer 2

A quick "Google" brings up this. http://www.lingholic.com/how-many-words-do-i-need-to-know-the-955-rule-in-language-learning-part-2/

Google gives all the answers one needs for this question , thanks Margy. - ray76, Nov 21, 2016

That's very nice, indeed. Perhaps we could go the extra mile sometimes Ray. :) - rac1, Nov 21, 2016

Answer 3

Great news! I have patience. Have lived in Spain for 30 years! Thank you!

Cool! Just wanted to let you know, you can always put comments in the comment box. :) - rac1, Nov 21, 2016

:-) - johnpaoli, Nov 21, 2016

Answer 4

Thank you! I was telling someone the other day that I had heard Spanish had 500.00 words and definitions. English much more! I was not believed! A tall order?! I thought you guys would know! Well, some other time ....... All the best, John

Well, John, I wasn't saying no one would know or answer. Just give it some time. Happy you are here. - rac1, Nov 21, 2016