facultad
/fah-kool-TAHD/
faculty
Facultad meaning "faculty" as a university division.
facultad(noun)
faculty
?University division
,school
?e.g., School of Arts
department
?Academic division
📝 In Action
Mi hermana estudia ingeniería en la Facultad de Ciencias.
A2My sister studies engineering at the Faculty of Sciences.
La reunión será en la facultad a las diez de la mañana.
B1The meeting will be at the school (department building) at ten in the morning.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though many Spanish nouns ending in -d are masculine, 'facultad' is always feminine. Remember to use 'la' or 'una'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Facultad' and 'Profesorado'
Mistake: "Using 'facultad' to mean the group of teachers."
Correction: Use 'el profesorado' or 'el cuerpo docente' for the staff/teachers, and 'la facultad' for the building or division.
⭐ Usage Tips
University Context
In Spain and Latin America, 'facultad' is the standard term for a college or school within a university, much like 'department' or 'college' in English.
Facultad meaning "ability" or capacity to perform a skill.
facultad(noun)
ability
?Capacity or skill
,power
?The right or authority to do something
capacity
?Mental or physical capability
,right
?Legal authority
📝 In Action
Perdió la facultad de movimiento tras el accidente.
B1She lost the ability to move after the accident.
El director tiene la facultad de contratar y despedir personal.
B2The director has the power (or authority/right) to hire and fire staff.
La facultad de razonar es lo que nos distingue.
C1The capacity for reason is what distinguishes us.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Tener la facultad'
When talking about having the right or authority to do something, use 'tener la facultad de' followed by the action (in the infinitive form).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
While you can use 'habilidad' for general skill, 'facultad' often sounds more formal or refers to fundamental, inherent abilities (like the ability to see or reason).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: facultad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'facultad' to mean 'a part of the university'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'facultad' ever mean 'the teaching staff'?
Yes, but be careful! While the English 'faculty' often refers to the teaching staff, in Spanish, 'facultad' most commonly means the physical university building or the specific academic division (like the Law School). If you want to talk about the group of professors, use 'el profesorado' or 'el cuerpo docente'.
Why is 'facultad' feminine when it ends in -d?
Most Spanish nouns ending in -ad, -tad, -dad, and -ción are feminine, regardless of how they look. This is a very reliable pattern! Just remember: la amistad, la ciudad, la verdad, and la facultad are all feminine.