matemáticas
“matemáticas” means “mathematics” in Spanish (academic subject).
mathematics, math
Also: arithmetic
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Las matemáticas son mi asignatura favorita.
A1Mathematics is my favorite subject.
Necesitas estudiar más para aprobar el examen de matemáticas.
A2You need to study more to pass the math exam.
La física y las matemáticas están íntimamente relacionadas.
B1Physics and mathematics are intimately related.
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'matemáticas'?
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It comes from the Latin word *mathematica*, which itself originated in Greek, meaning 'pertaining to learning' or 'scientific knowledge.'
First recorded: 13th century (in similar forms)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'matemáticas' plural in Spanish when English uses 'mathematics' (singular)?
Many academic subjects in Spanish that end in '-ics' in English (like 'physics' or 'economics') are treated as plural nouns, even though they refer to a single field of study. This is just a difference in how Spanish treats these types of words.