álgebra
/ˈalxebɾa/feminine
The English word algebra is álgebra in Spanish.
álgebra refers to the study of algebraic structures. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the colloquial term Mate is used for mathematics and can be used to refer to algebra.
Meaning: study of algebraic structures (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈalxebɾa/
Did you know?
- The word álgebra comes from the Arabic term al-jabr, which originally meant the 'reunion' or 'resetting' of broken bones.
- Because the word álgebra begins with an unstressed 'a' sound, it is often joined with the article to form the phonetic unit 'el álgebra', even though the word is feminine.
- In Spanish, the word álgebra is a 'proparoxytone' word, meaning it is stressed on the third-to-last syllable, which is why it requires a written accent mark.
Examples in context
- Intenté explicarle los ejercicios de álgebra, pero le entró por una oreja y le salió por la otra.I tried explaining the algebra homework to him, but it just went in one ear and out the other.This sentence illustrates a situation where someone failed to understand the álgebra exercises.Tatoeba #952933 by hayastan, translation #652591 by darinmex
- Álgebra es mi materia favorita.Algebra is my favorite subject.This sentence expresses a personal preference for the subject of álgebra.Tatoeba #12263361 by opalandwoof, translation #275391 by CK
- ¿Se te da mal el álgebra booleana?Are you bad at Boolean algebra?This sentence asks if someone is struggling with álgebra booleana.Tatoeba #1010691 by hundo, translation #10016220 by espamatics
- El álgebra es una rama fundamental de las matemáticas.Algebra is a fundamental branch of mathematics.
- El álgebra lineal se utiliza en el análisis de datos.Linear algebra is used in data analysis.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two students are studying in a library.
- Elena¿Te gusta la clase de álgebra?Do you like algebra class?
- MateoNo mucho, pero el álgebra es necesaria para mi carrera.Not much, but algebra is necessary for my career.
- ElenaEntiendo, yo también tengo que estudiar mucho.I understand, I also have to study a lot.
- MateoÁnimo, Elena, ya casi terminamos.Hang in there, Elena, we are almost done.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “algebra” translations and entries álgebra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries álgebra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
