ecuaciones matemáticas
/ekwaθjones matematikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "math equations" is translated into Spanish as ecuaciones matemáticas.
This phrase refers to mathematical statements that use an equals sign to show that two expressions are equivalent. In many contexts, such as a classroom or textbook, the adjective matemáticas is often omitted and the phrase is shortened to just ecuaciones.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun ecuaciones (equations) and the adjective matemáticas (mathematical).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is ecuación matemática. In the plural form ecuaciones matemáticas, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s.
Did you know?
- In Spanish classrooms, students often refer to the process of solving ecuaciones as despejar la x, which literally means 'clearing the x'.
- The word ecuación shares a root with equidad, meaning 'equity' or 'fairness'. Both derive from the Latin word for 'equal'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word ecuación is used metaphorically to describe a complex social or political situation that is difficult to resolve.
Examples in context
- La suma de 4 y 7 es igual a 11.The sum of 4 and 7 is equal to 11.
- La resta de 10 y 3 es igual a 7.The subtraction of 10 and 3 is equal to 7.
- La multiplicación de 5 por 6 es igual a 30.The multiplication of 5 by 6 is equal to 30.
- La división de 15 entre 3 es igual a 5.The division of 15 by 3 is equal to 5.
- La ecuación es 2x – 3 = 7.The equation is 2x – 3 = 7.
- La solución de la ecuación es x = 5.The solution to the equation is x = 5.
- No entiendo estas ecuaciones matemáticas.I don't understand these math equations.
- El examen tiene muchas ecuaciones matemáticas.The exam has many math equations.
- Necesito resolver las ecuaciones matemáticas rápidamente.I need to solve the math equations quickly.
Example conversation
Two students are studying together in a library.
- Sofía¿Puedes ayudarme con estas ecuaciones matemáticas, Javier?Can you help me with these math equations, Javier?
- JavierSí, Sofía, yo también estudio este tema.Yes, Sofia, I am studying this topic too.
- SofíaEstas ecuaciones matemáticas son muy difíciles.These math equations are very difficult.
- JavierNo te preocupes, lo resolveremos juntos.Don't worry, we will solve them together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
