química de honores
/kimika de onoɾes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, honors chemistry is translated as química de honores.
This phrase refers to an advanced chemistry course specifically designed for students who demonstrate high academic achievement.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word química is also used to describe the romantic or social 'chemistry' between two people.
- In many Latin American educational systems, the equivalent of an 'honors' distinction is often denoted by matrícula de honor rather than labeling the course itself.
- Spanish inherited química via the Arabic word al-kīmiyāʔ, which was itself a translation of the Greek term for the art of alloying metals.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their class schedules.
- DanielLucía, ¿qué clases tienes el próximo año?Lucía, what classes do you have next year?
- LucíaVoy a tomar química de honores y cálculo.I am going to take honors chemistry and calculus.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero entrar a esa clase.That's great! I want to get into that class too.
- LucíaDaniel, entonces estudiaremos juntos en química de honores.Daniel, then we will study together in honors chemistry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, química, CC BY-SA 4.0.
