libros de ciencias
/libɾos de θjenθjas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'science books' is translated into Spanish as libros de ciencias.
This phrase is used to describe books that provide information about scientific subjects.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of libros (books), de (of/about) and ciencias (sciences).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, if you are specifically referring to books that aim to popularize scientific knowledge for the general public, you can use libros de divulgación científica. To denote books specifically focused on experimental sciences, use libros de ciencias experimentales.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single science book, use the singular form libro de ciencia. You can also say libros de ciencia to mean science books, where the singular ciencia acts as a general subject category.
How do you pronounce it?
/libɾos de θjenθjas/
Did you know?
- The term divulgación científica implies that science is 'disclosed' or 'revealed', suggesting that technical knowledge is something that must be liberated for the public.
- In Spanish, mathematics is often grouped under ciencias exactas, meaning a math book is technically a type of libro de ciencias.
- In some Spanish-speaking school systems, a student might be in the bachillerato de ciencias, a specific academic track that dictates which university degrees they can pursue.
Examples in context
- Me gustan los libros de ciencias.I like science books.
- Me gustan mucho los libros de ciencias.I really like science books.
- ¿Dónde están los libros de ciencias?Where are the science books?
- Ella necesita comprar libros de ciencias para la escuela.She needs to buy science books for school.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at a library looking for study materials.
- Sofía¿Puedes ayudarme a buscar libros de ciencias, Mateo?Can you help me look for science books, Mateo?
- MateoSí, Sofía, creo que están en ese pasillo.Yes, Sofía, I think they are in that aisle.
- Sofía¡Mira! Aquí están todos los libros de ciencias.Look! Here are all the science books.
- MateoPerfecto, tomemos uno para estudiar.Perfect, let's take one to study.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
