comunicativos

Comunicativos is a Spanish term used to describe the set of communication-related abilities that enable people to exchange information, ideas, and feelings effectively in different social contexts. In educational and professional settings the term is often understood as synonymous with communication skills or communicative competence, encompassing both how people express themselves and how they interpret others.

Scope and components: Comunicativos include linguistic proficiency (grammar, vocabulary), discourse skills (coherence and organization of speech or writing), and pragmatic competence (knowing how to speak appropriately in a given situation). They also cover sociolinguistic awareness, intercultural competence, nonverbal communication, and digital communication skills, including media literacy and online etiquette.

Education and assessment: In language education and general curricula, developing comunicativos is a cross-cutting objective, spanning language arts, social studies, and professional training. Assessment typically uses performance tasks such as speaking and listening tests, writing assignments, presentations, and portfolios, often guided by rubrics that rate clarity, accuracy, coherence, appropriateness, and interaction.

Relation to broader concepts: Some sources distinguish between basic expressive ability and broader social communicative competence; in practice the term comunicativos covers both. Critics argue that it should be connected to content knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical communication, rather than treated as purely conversational ability.

Related concepts: communicative competence, soft skills, interpersonal communication.