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How to Say "unit" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “unit” is “unidad” — use 'unidad' when referring to a standard, quantifiable measure or a single item in a quantity.

unidad🔊A1

Use 'unidad' when referring to a standard, quantifiable measure or a single item in a quantity.

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móduloA2

Use 'módulo' for a distinct section of a course, textbook, or a self-contained piece of furniture or equipment.

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créditoB1

Use 'crédito' specifically for academic credits, which represent a measure of study time required for graduation.

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tema🔊B1

Use 'tema' when referring to a specific topic or chapter within a textbook or course, often implying a subject of study.

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unitario🔊B1

Use 'unitario' as an adjective to describe the price or cost pertaining to a single item.

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célulaB2

Use 'célula' to refer to a small, specialized group, often within a larger organization like a political party or terrorist group.

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unidad

oo-nee-DAHDu.niˈðað

nounA1general
Use 'unidad' when referring to a standard, quantifiable measure or a single item in a quantity.
A solitary, smooth green cube sitting on a flat surface, representing a standard unit of measure.

Examples

Necesito diez unidades de este producto.

I need ten units of this product.

El metro es la unidad básica de longitud.

The meter is the basic unit of length.

Compré una unidad flash para guardar mis archivos.

I bought a flash drive (unit) to save my files.

Gender Trap: Words ending in -dad

Most Spanish nouns ending in -dad, like 'unidad,' are feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' before them.

Confusing Item and Time

Mistake: “No venden 'por tiempo', solo por 'unidad'.”

Correction: The correct phrase for selling individually is 'por unidad' (by the item).

módulo

nounA2general
Use 'módulo' for a distinct section of a course, textbook, or a self-contained piece of furniture or equipment.

Examples

He terminado el primer módulo de mi curso de español.

I have finished the first unit of my Spanish course.

crédito

nounB1academic
Use 'crédito' specifically for academic credits, which represent a measure of study time required for graduation.

Examples

Necesitas 60 créditos para graduarte este semestre.

You need 60 credits to graduate this semester.

tema

TEH-mahˈte.ma

nounB1academic
Use 'tema' when referring to a specific topic or chapter within a textbook or course, often implying a subject of study.
A vertical stack of three simple, colorful textbooks, where the top book is slightly elevated and separated from the rest of the stack, indicating a distinct unit.

Examples

Para el examen de mañana, hay que estudiar los tres primeros temas.

For tomorrow's exam, you have to study the first three units.

Hoy vamos a empezar un tema nuevo en la clase de historia.

Today we are going to start a new lesson in history class.

unitario

oo-nee-TAH-ryohuniˈtaɾjo

adjectiveB1commerce
Use 'unitario' as an adjective to describe the price or cost pertaining to a single item.
A single red apple on a white surface with a small coin next to it.

Examples

¿Cuál es el precio unitario de estas sillas?

What is the unit price of these chairs?

Necesitamos un mando unitario para coordinar el rescate.

We need a unified command to coordinate the rescue.

Francia es un ejemplo de estado unitario donde el poder se centra en la capital.

France is an example of a unitary state where power is centered in the capital.

Matching Gender and Number

Since this word ends in -o, you must change it to 'unitaria' for feminine things and add an -s for plural things (unitarios/unitarias).

Unitario vs. Unido

Mistake: “Mi familia es muy unitaria.”

Correction: Mi familia es muy unida.

célula

nounB2formal/specific
Use 'célula' to refer to a small, specialized group, often within a larger organization like a political party or terrorist group.

Examples

La policía desarticuló una célula terrorista en la capital.

The police broke up a terrorist cell in the capital.

Confusing 'Módulo' and 'Tema'

Learners often mix up 'módulo' and 'tema' when referring to parts of a course. Remember that 'módulo' implies a distinct, often self-contained section or block, while 'tema' refers more broadly to a topic or subject matter within a course or book.

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