How to Say "equation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “equation” is “ecuación” — use 'ecuación' when referring to a mathematical or scientific statement that expresses equality between two expressions, often containing variables that need to be solved for.
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ecuación
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Use 'ecuación' when referring to a mathematical or scientific statement that expresses equality between two expressions, often containing variables that need to be solved for.
Examples
Necesito resolver esta ecuación para la clase de matemáticas.
I need to solve this equation for math class.
fórmula
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Use 'fórmula' when referring to a specific algebraic expression or a set of symbols representing a rule, principle, or relationship, like a scientific law or a mathematical procedure.
Examples
La fórmula de la velocidad es distancia dividida por tiempo.
The formula for speed is distance divided by time.
Ecuación vs. Fórmula
Learners often confuse 'ecuación' and 'fórmula' because both are used in math. Remember that an 'ecuación' is a statement of equality to be solved, while a 'fórmula' is a pre-established relationship or rule.
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