técnicas

/TÉK-ni-kas/

techniques

An illustration showing three hands performing sequential steps—measuring, sawing, and hammering—to construct a small wooden birdhouse, representing different techniques.

These sequential steps are examples of different técnicas (techniques) used in construction or craftwork.

técnicas(noun)

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techniques

methods or procedures

methods

specific ways of performing a task

Also:

skills

abilities acquired through training

procedures

steps in a process

📝 In Action

Necesitas aprender nuevas técnicas de estudio.

You need to learn new study techniques.

Las técnicas de respiración ayudan a relajarse.

Breathing methods help you relax.

El chef usó técnicas francesas para el postre.

The chef used French techniques for the dessert.

Word Connections

Synonyms

métodos (methods)
habilidades (skills)

Common Collocations

técnicas innovadoras – innovative techniques
técnicas de ventas – sales techniques

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine and Plural Here

When used as a noun meaning 'methods,' it is always feminine. Since this word ends in '-as', it means you are talking about more than one technique.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Noun and Adjective

Mistake: "Using 'técnicas' when you mean the singular 'técnica'. (e.g., 'Una técnica buenas' instead of 'Una técnica buena')."

Correction: Remember the '-s' means many. If you only mean one method, use 'técnica'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'de'

It is very common to follow 'técnicas' with 'de' (of) to specify the area: 'técnicas de pintura' (painting techniques).

A close-up illustration of several brightly colored, intricately detailed, interlocking gears moving smoothly, symbolizing technical precision and complexity.

When describing things related to specialized knowledge or engineering, we use the adjective técnicas (technical).

técnicas(adjective)

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technical

(describing plural feminine nouns)

Also:

specialized

(related to a specific skill or field)

📝 In Action

Las dificultades técnicas retrasaron el evento.

The technical difficulties delayed the event.

Necesitamos especificaciones técnicas para las máquinas.

We need technical specifications for the machines.

Ella maneja las partes técnicas del proyecto.

She handles the technical parts of the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

especializadas (specialized)

Common Collocations

cuestiones técnicas – technical issues
revisiones técnicas – technical reviews

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

As an adjective, 'técnicas' must agree with the noun it describes. It is used here because the noun is feminine and plural, like 'dificultades' or 'especificaciones'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Adjective Placement

Like many descriptive adjectives, 'técnicas' usually comes after the noun it describes (e.g., 'fallas técnicas').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: técnicas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'técnicas' as a noun (meaning methods)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

técnica(technique / technical (feminine singular)) - noun/adjective

técnico(technician / technical (masculine singular)) - noun/adjective

tecnología(technology) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'técnicas' and 'métodos'?

They are very similar synonyms, and often interchangeable. 'Técnicas' usually refers to the specific, practical skills or procedures used to achieve a goal (like painting techniques), while 'métodos' is a slightly broader term for a systematic way of doing things.

Is 'técnicas' related to 'tecnología' (technology)?

Yes, they share the same Greek root meaning 'skill' or 'craft.' However, 'técnicas' are the skills/methods, while 'tecnología' refers to the tools, devices, or applied science itself.