fracción
“fracción” means “fraction” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fraction
Also: portion
📝 In Action
Un cuarto es una fracción básica.
A1One quarter is a basic fraction.
Tienes que escribir el resultado como una fracción.
A2You have to write the result as a fraction.
Aprendimos a sumar fracciones en la clase de hoy.
B1We learned how to add fractions in today's class.
split second, fraction
Also: segment
📝 In Action
Todo ocurrió en una fracción de segundo.
B1Everything happened in a split second.
Solo una pequeña fracción de la población asistió al evento.
B2Only a small fraction of the population attended the event.
Una fracción del partido político no está de acuerdo.
C1A segment of the political party does not agree.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: fracción
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'fractio', which comes from 'frangere', meaning 'to break'. It literally describes the act of breaking something into pieces.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'fracción' only refer to math?
No! While it's common in math, it's also used to describe any small part of a whole, like a 'fraction' of a second or a 'fraction' of the population.
Why does the accent disappear in 'fracciones'?
In Spanish, we use an accent on 'fracción' because the stress is on the last syllable. When we add '-es' for the plural, the stress naturally stays on the 'cio' sound without needing a written mark.
Can I use 'parte' instead of 'fracción'?
Yes, 'parte' is more general. Use 'fracción' when you want to sound a bit more precise or emphasize that the piece is quite small compared to the whole.