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método

MEH-toh-doh

nounmA2

method?a procedure or way of doing something,system?an organized scheme or framework

Also:technique?a specific skill or way of performing a task,procedure?a sequence of actions

📝 In Action

Necesitamos un nuevo método para organizar los archivos.

We need a new method for organizing the files.

El profesor explicó su método de enseñanza paso a paso.

The teacher explained his teaching method step by step.

El método científico requiere observación y experimentación rigurosa.

The scientific method requires rigorous observation and experimentation.

No hay un método infalible para aprender idiomas rápidamente, solo práctica constante.

There is no infallible method for learning languages quickly, only constant practice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

sistema (system)
procedimiento (procedure)
manera (way)

Common Collocations

método de estudio – study method/technique
método de pago – method of payment
método abreviado – shortcut method

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule Breaker

Even though 'método' ends in '-o', which usually means a masculine word, it is useful to memorize its article: 'el método' (the method).

The Stress Mark

The accent mark over the 'é' is very important! It tells you to stress the first syllable: MÉ-to-do. Without it, the stress would fall on the second syllable, changing the pronunciation.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "La método"

Correction: El método. Remember that this word is masculine, even though some words ending in '-a' or '-o' can be confusing in Spanish.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'de'

To describe what kind of method it is, you almost always use the preposition 'de' (of/for): 'el método de trabajo' (the work method).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: método

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'método'?

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Word Family

metódico(methodical) - adjective

metodología(methodology) - noun

metodizar(to systematize) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'método' used mainly in formal settings?

While 'método' is common in academic or professional discussions (like 'método científico'), it is also used very often in everyday conversation, such as when discussing 'métodos de estudio' (study methods) or 'métodos de pago' (payment methods). It is a neutral word.

Why does 'método' have an accent mark?

The accent mark on the 'é' is there because the word naturally stresses the third-to-last syllable (mÉ-to-do). Spanish rules require an accent mark whenever the stress falls on that syllable.