How to Say "statistics" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “statistics” is “estadística” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La estadística es una asignatura difícil en la universidad.
Statistics is a difficult subject at the university.
Según la estadística oficial, el desempleo ha bajado este mes.
According to official statistics, unemployment has gone down this month.
Esa es una estadística que no podemos ignorar.
That is a statistic that we cannot ignore.
Always Feminine
Even though it refers to a field of study, it is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Singular vs. Plural
Use the singular 'la estadística' when talking about the science/subject. Use the plural 'las estadísticas' when referring to a collection of different data points or numbers.
The 'Statesman' Confusion
Mistake: “Calling a politician an 'estadística'.”
Correction: A politician or statesman is an 'estadista'. An 'estadística' is a piece of data or the science itself.
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: “El estadística dice...”
Correction: La estadística dice... because nouns ending in -ica representing sciences are almost always feminine.
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