métodos

MEH-toh-dosˈme.to.ðos

“métodos” means “methods” in Spanish (general procedure or system).

methods, ways

Also: techniques, systems

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Necesitamos encontrar **métodos** más eficientes para el trabajo.

We need to find more efficient methods for the job.

Ella utiliza **métodos** de estudio muy originales y efectivos.

She uses very original and effective study methods.

Los **métodos** científicos de investigación requieren mucha paciencia y rigor.

Scientific research methods require a lot of patience and rigor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

procedimientos (procedures)
formas (forms/ways)
técnicas (techniques)

Antonyms

caos (chaos)
desorden (disorder)

Common Collocations

métodos de pago – payment methods
métodos de enseñanza – teaching methods

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Quick Quiz: métodos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'métodos'?

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👥 Word Family▼

método(method (singular)) — Noun

metódico(methodical) — Adjective

metodología(methodology) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

períodosapellidos

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *methodus*, which itself derived from the ancient Greek *méthodos*. The Greek roots literally mean 'following after' (meta-) 'a path' (hodós), describing a systematic way of pursuing knowledge or a goal.

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: methodFrench: méthodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'métodos' used only for complex, scientific things?

No. While it is perfect for formal settings (like 'métodos de investigación'), it is also used in everyday life to talk about ways you organize your time ('métodos de organización') or how you save money ('métodos de ahorro').

Why does 'métodos' have an accent mark?

The accent mark on the 'é' indicates that the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (ME-to-dos), which is unusual for Spanish words ending in -s. The accent ensures the word is pronounced correctly.