feria de ciencias
/feɾja de θjenθjas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'science fair' is translated into Spanish as feria de ciencias.
This phrase refers to an event where students present the results of their scientific experiments and projects.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase feria de ciencias literally means 'fair of sciences', composed of feria (fair), de (of) and ciencias (sciences).
Which one should you use?
While feria de ciencias is the most common way to express this, you can also use feria de la ciencia, which uses the singular 'science' with a definite article. For a plural meaning, such as 'science fairs', you pluralize the first noun to ferias de ciencias.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you may hear concurso de ciencias used to refer to a science fair. In Spain, the term certamen de ciencias is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural 'science fairs', change the noun to ferias de ciencias.
How do you pronounce it?
/feɾja de θjenθjas/
Did you know?
- The word feria shares its ancient roots with the Latin term for 'holidays' or 'festivals', specifically those relating to religious celebrations.
- While feria is used for science, it is also the word used for the famous April Fair in Seville, which is one of the largest folk festivals in Europe.
- Spanish allows both feria de ciencias and feria de la ciencia, but using the singular version often implies a more general exhibition of scientific principles rather than student projects.
Examples in context
- En la feria de ciencias de este año, vamos a mostrar cómo funciona un motor.In this year's science fair, we are going to show how a motor works.This sentence shows how to use feria de ciencias when talking about an upcoming event.Tatoeba #1113844 by hayastan, translation #7794405 by sharris123
- Ganamos un premio en la feria de ciencias.We won a prize at the science fair.
- ¿Tienes un proyecto para la feria de ciencias?Do you have a project for the science fair?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school projects.
- LucíaMateo, ¿estás listo para la feria de ciencias?Mateo, are you ready for the science fair?
- MateoSí, Lucía, ya terminé mi experimento.Yes, Lucía, I already finished my experiment.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo todavía estoy escribiendo mi reporte.That's great! I am still writing my report.
- MateoNo te preocupes, vas a hacer un gran trabajo.Don't worry, you are going to do a great job.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, feria, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
