entrenamiento por ensayos discretos
/entɾenamjento poɾ ensaʝos diskɾetos/from spelling rules
entrenamiento por ensayos discretos is the Spanish way to say discrete trial training.
This is the standard technical term used in clinical and educational settings in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) technique. It describes a structured behavioral teaching method that breaks skills down into small, repetitive steps.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of entrenamiento (training), por (by/through), ensayos (trials) and discretos (discrete).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, one could say Entrenamiento en Pruebas Discretas for discrete trial training.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾenamjento poɾ ensaʝos diskɾetos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ensayo also means 'essay', meaning the same word is used for a scientific trial, a theater rehearsal and a written school paper.
- Although it sounds like the English 'train', the Spanish entrenar shares an ancient root with the French 'traîner', which originally meant 'to drag'.
- The word discretos in this technical phrase can be a 'false friend' for English speakers. While in English 'discrete' means separate or distinct, in many Spanish contexts, discreto can also mean 'discreet' or 'unobtrusive'.
Examples in context
- Usamos el entrenamiento por ensayos discretos con el niño.We use discrete trial training with the child.
- El entrenamiento por ensayos discretos es muy efectivo.Discrete trial training is very effective.
- Ella aprendió sobre el entrenamiento por ensayos discretos hoy.She learned about discrete trial training today.
Example conversation
Two therapists are discussing a student's progress in a clinic.
- AlejandroVoy a empezar el entrenamiento por ensayos discretos hoy.I am going to start discrete trial training today.
- LucíaMe parece una excelente idea, Alejandro.I think that is an excellent idea, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Crees que Lucía puede ayudarme con los materiales?Do you think Lucía can help me with the materials?
- LucíaSí, ella conoce muy bien el método.Yes, she knows the method very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entrenamiento, por, CC BY-SA 4.0.
