Italian GCSE
Contextual translation
What Contextual translation means in Italian GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Contextual translation
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Contextual translation in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Picking the correct word from a list of alternatives, if necessary checking back in the Italian-English part of the dictionary to find the word with the appropriate meaning.
Topics that use Contextual translation
- Dictionaries (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Cross-referencing
- Dictionary navigation
- Dictionary skills
- Dictionary usage for phrases
- Grammatical context
- Grammatical terminology
- Idiomatic expressions
- Meaning versus literal translation
Using Contextual translation in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
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