facultad
“facultad” means “faculty” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
faculty, school
Also: department
📝 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.
ability, power
Also: capacity, right
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: facultad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'facultad' to mean 'a part of the university'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *facultas*, meaning 'capability, power, or opportunity'. It shares a root with the verb *facere* (to do or make), giving it the core idea of 'the ability to make something happen'.
First recorded: 13th century
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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.