estadísticas
/estadistikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stats" is translated into Spanish as estadísticas.
The term is used to refer to numerical data used to describe or analyze a particular subject.
Which one should you use?
While estadísticas is the plural form used for sets of data, the singular la estadística refers to the science or field of statistics itself. Additionally, the phrase datos estadísticos is a formal way to say "stats".
How do you pronounce it?
/estadistikas/
Did you know?
- If you are analyzing data in a business setting, you might hear the word cifras used instead of estadísticas. While estadísticas refers to the science, las cifras specifically describes the actual figures or digits being reported.
- While estadísticas refers to the data, the word estatuto sounds similar but means 'statute' or 'bylaw' and has no relation to numerical data.
- In certain Latin American countries, particularly in news reporting, the word indicadores is often used to refer to statistical indicators. This term is frequently used when discussing economic 'stats' like inflation or unemployment rates.
Examples in context
- En mi disertación, presenté las estadísticas más relevantes sobre la economía global.In my dissertation, I presented the most relevant stats on the global economy.
- Los datos estadísticos respaldan nuestra hipótesis de investigación.The statistical data supports our research hypothesis.
- Las cifras demuestran que el número de turistas ha aumentado significativamente este año.The stats show that the number of tourists has significantly increased this year.
- La información estadística revela que hay una brecha de género en el campo de la tecnología.The statistical information reveals a gender gap in the field of technology.
- Las estadísticas económicasEconomic stats
- Las cifras recientesThe recent stats
- La información estadística relevanteThe relevant statistical information
- Las estadísticas muestran un aumento en las ventas.The stats show an increase in sales.
- Las estadísticas muestran un crecimiento constante.The stats show steady growth.
- Necesitamos revisar las estadísticas de ventas.We need to review the sales stats.
- Las estadísticas de la población han cambiado.The population stats have changed.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing a project at work.
- SofíaMateo, ¿tienes las estadísticas finales?Mateo, do you have the final stats?
- MateoSí, Sofía, las terminé ayer.Yes, Sofía, I finished them yesterday.
- SofíaLas estadísticas parecen muy positivas.The stats look very positive.
- MateoEstoy de acuerdo, son excelentes.I agree, they are excellent.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
