estadística
“estadística” means “statistics” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
statistics
Also: statistic, data
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La estadística es una asignatura difícil en la universidad.
B1Statistics is a difficult subject at the university.
Según la estadística oficial, el desempleo ha bajado este mes.
B2According to official statistics, unemployment has gone down this month.
Esa es una estadística que no podemos ignorar.
A2That is a statistic that we cannot ignore.
statistical
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Hicieron una prueba estadística para verificar los resultados.
B2They did a statistical test to verify the results.
No hay una base estadística para esa afirmación.
C1There is no statistical basis for that claim.
La probabilidad estadística es muy baja.
B2The statistical probability is very low.
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How do you say 'I am studying statistics' (the subject) in Spanish?
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From the German word 'Statistik', which originally referred to the analysis of data regarding the 'Estado' (State). It traces back to the Latin 'status' meaning 'position' or 'form of government'.
First recorded: 18th century (modern usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estadística' singular or plural in Spanish?
It depends! If you mean the science or subject, it's singular ('La estadística es útil'). If you mean several data points or facts, it's plural ('Las estadísticas muestran...').
How can I tell if 'estadística' is a noun or an adjective?
If it follows a feminine noun like 'prueba estadística', it's an adjective. If it stands alone or follows 'la' or 'una', it's a noun.
Is there a word for a male statistician?
Yes, a male statistician is called 'un estadístico'. The word 'estadística' would refer to a female statistician.