ciência
/siˈẽ.sjɐ/feminine
The English word 'science' is translated into Portuguese as ciência.
ciência is a feminine noun used to describe the collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method.
Meaning: collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ciência refers to the abstract concept or the scientific method, the plural form ciências is the standard way to refer to the academic discipline or school subject.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form ciências is commonly used to refer to the school subject or the general field of study in an academic context.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /siˈẽ.sjɐ/.
Did you know?
- Portuguese speakers use the phrase ter ciência de to mean they are aware of something, regardless of whether the topic is scientific.
- The word ciência shares its DNA with the English word 'science' and even the word 'conscience', as they all stem from the Latin 'scire', meaning 'to know'.
- In Portuguese, one can say ciência de algo, meaning 'knowledge of something', which is a way to use the word that moves far beyond the laboratory or the scientific method.
Examples in context
- Sou bom em ciências.I'm good at science.This sentence is useful for saying you are good at the subject of science using the form ciência.Tatoeba #1267603 by paula_guisard, translation #1085211 by Eldad
- Ciência não é palpite.Science is not a gut feeling.This sentence is useful for stating that science is not based on a gut feeling using the form ciência.Tatoeba #13675130 by carlosalberto, translation #13047112 by rul
- Ciência não é religião.Science is not a religion.This sentence is useful for stating that science is not a religion using the form ciência.Tatoeba #4916954 by carlosalberto, translation #2654677 by Hybrid
- Eu adoro estudar ciência.I love studying science.
- Estamos avançando cada vez mais na ciência moderna.We are advancing further in modern science.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are discussing a news article about a new discovery.
- BeatrizA nova descoberta é fruto da ciência.The new discovery is a result of science.
- GabrielSim, a ciência avançou muito este ano.Yes, science has advanced a lot this year.
- BeatrizGabriel, você acredita na ciência?Gabriel, do you believe in science?
- GabrielCom certeza, Beatriz, ela é fundamental.Certainly, Beatriz, it is fundamental.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “science” translations and entries ciência, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciência, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
