problemas razonados
/pɾoblemas ɾaθonados/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'math word problems' is translated into Spanish as problemas razonados.
This phrase refers to math exercises presented as narrative stories that require students to apply logic to find a solution. In a mathematical context, you may also encounter terms such as Suma (addition), Resta (subtraction), Multiplicación (multiplication), División (division), Producto (product), Cociente (quotient) and Igual (equal).
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means 'reasoned problems'. The word razonados implies that reasoning or logic must be used to solve the problems.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular 'math word problem', use problema razonado, changing both the noun and the adjective to their singular forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoblemas ɾaθonados/
Did you know?
- A trick question within a problema razonado is called a problema con trampa, literally meaning a 'problem with a trap'.
- The word problema is masculine, so it uses el or los despite ending in a, which usually marks feminine nouns in Spanish.
- The adjective razonados comes from razón, which in a mathematical context can mean both 'reason' and 'proportion'.
Examples in context
- El problema consiste en calcular el perímetro de un rectángulo cuyas dimensiones son de 5 metros y 8 metros. ¿Cuánto es el perímetro?The problem consists of calculating the perimeter of a rectangle with dimensions of 5 meters and 8 meters. What is the perimeter?
- A los niños les gustan los problemas razonados.Children like math word problems.
- Hoy tenemos muchos problemas razonados en clase.Today we have many math word problems in class.
- No entiendo estos problemas razonados de lógica.I do not understand these math word problems about logic.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are studying for a math test.
- DanielLucía, ¿puedes ayudarme con los problemas razonados?Lucía, can you help me with the math word problems?
- LucíaClaro, Daniel. ¿Cuál es el más difícil?Of course, Daniel. Which one is the hardest?
- DanielEste problema razonado es muy confuso.This math word problem is very confusing.
- LucíaLee la historia otra vez y encontrarás la solución.Read the story again and you will find the solution.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
