teorías
“teorías” means “theories” in Spanish (organized sets of ideas or personal explanations).
theories
Also: hypotheses, notions
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Existen muchas teorías sobre el origen del universo.
B1There are many theories about the origin of the universe.
No me importan tus teorías; quiero ver los hechos.
B1I don't care about your theories; I want to see the facts.
Las teorías de la conspiración son muy comunes en internet.
B2Conspiracy theories are very common on the internet.
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Quick Quiz: teorías
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Which of these words would you use to describe 'teorías'?
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From Ancient Greek 'theōría', which meant 'looking at' or 'contemplation'. It later came to mean an idea you 'see' in your mind.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'teorías' always have an accent mark?
Yes. The accent on the 'í' is necessary to separate the vowels and show that the stress falls on the 'i' (te-o-rí-as).
Is it different from 'hipótesis'?
In formal science, a theory is a well-tested explanation, while a hypothesis is a starting guess. However, in casual Spanish, people often use 'teorías' to mean any guess or idea.