necesidades educativas especiales
/neθesidades edukatibas espeθjales/from spelling rules
The English phrase special educational needs is translated into Spanish as necesidades educativas especiales.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single special educational need, use the singular form necesidad educativa especial. Because necesidades is a feminine plural noun, the adjectives educativas and especiales must also be in the feminine plural form to match it.
Did you know?
- In some professional contexts, Spanish speakers use the term diversidad funcional instead of necesidades especiales to emphasize a different way of functioning rather than a deficit.
- While educativas refers to the process of schooling, it is derived from educere, which means 'to lead out', suggesting that these needs are about drawing out a student's potential.
- In Spain, some academic documents might refer to atención a la diversidad instead of using the literal 'special needs' phrasing, focusing on the concept of 'attention to diversity'.
Examples in context
- La escuela tiene programas especializados para atender a los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales.The school has specialized programs to assist students with special educational needs.
- El alumno necesita apoyo adicional debido a sus requerimientos educativos especiales.The student requires additional support due to their special educational needs.
- El colegio tiene un programa para necesidades educativas especiales.The school has a program for special educational needs.
- Ella ayuda a niños con necesidades educativas especiales.She helps children with special educational needs.
- Debemos evaluar sus necesidades educativas especiales pronto.We must evaluate his special educational needs soon.
Example conversation
Two teachers are discussing a new student in the faculty room.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿este alumno tiene necesidades educativas especiales?Alejandro, does this student have special educational needs?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, requiere un plan de estudio adaptado.Yes, Sofía, he requires an adapted study plan.
- SofíaVoy a preparar el material necesario entonces.I will prepare the necessary material then.
- AlejandroGracias, eso ayudará mucho a su aprendizaje.Thanks, that will help his learning a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
