sociología
“sociología” means “sociology” in Spanish (the study of human society).
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Ella quiere estudiar sociología en la universidad.
A2She wants to study sociology at the university.
La sociología nos ayuda a entender el comportamiento de los grupos.
B1Sociology helps us understand the behavior of groups.
Existen diversas teorías en la sociología contemporánea sobre la identidad.
C1There are various theories in contemporary sociology regarding identity.
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Created by combining the Latin word 'socius' (meaning companion or partner) with the Greek suffix '-logía' (meaning the study of).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sociología' capitalized in Spanish?
Only if it is the first word of a sentence or part of a specific department name (e.g., 'Departamento de Sociología'). Otherwise, it is written in lowercase.
What is the difference between 'sociología' and 'sociedad'?
'Sociología' is the academic study, while 'sociedad' is the actual group of people (society) being studied.
Is the 'g' in 'sociología' hard or soft?
In Spanish, the 'g' before an 'i' sounds like a breathy 'h' (as in the English word 'house').