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"Ámbito" is a noun which is often translated as "field", and "rubro" is a noun which is often translated as "heading". Learn more about the difference between "ámbito" and "rubro" below.
el ámbito(
ahm
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bee
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. field
Estas medidas se deben aplicar en el ámbito comercial.These measures should be applied in the commercial field.
b. domain
La geometría no euclidiana desempeña un papel importante en el ámbito de las matemáticas modernas.Non-Euclidean geometry plays an important role in the domain of modern mathematics.
c. sphere
Las redes sociales suponen una revolución en el ámbito de las relaciones interpersonales.Social networks represent a revolution in the sphere of interpersonal relationships.
a. circle
Nuestras bromas quedaban reducidas al ámbito familiar.Our jokes were confined to the family circle.
b. world
A la fiesta acudieron muchas personalidades del ámbito artístico.Many celebrities from the arts world attended the party.
a. scope
Se trata de cuestiones que quedan fuera del ámbito de este estudio.These are matters that are beyond the scope of this study.
b. range
Este sistema tiene un ámbito de aplicación muy amplio.This system has a wide range of application.
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el rubro(
rroo
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broh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (printing)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. heading
Encontré el ejemplo en el capítulo con el rubro Macroeconomía.I found the example in the chapter under the heading "Macroeconomics."
b. title
Cambié el rubro de la última parte a Conclusión.I changed the title of the last part to "Conclusion."
2. (domain)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. area
El traductor tiene experiencia en los siguientes rubros: seguros y medicina legal.The translator has experience in the following areas: insurances and legal medicine.
b. field
La empresa de robótica incursionará en el rubro de la medicina.The robotics company will explore the field of medicine.
3. (accountancy)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. item
El contador añadió numerosos rubros y gastos generales al presupuesto de la empresa.The accountant added numerous items and overhead to the company's budget.
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