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"Tema" is a form of "tema", a noun which is often translated as "subject". "Canción" is a noun which is often translated as "song". Learn more about the difference between "canción" and "tema" below.
la canción(
kahn
-
syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
el tema(
teh
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mah
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (matter)
2. (motif)
a. theme
El tema del libro es la futilidad de la existencia humana.The theme of the book is the futility of human existence.
3. (class)
a. lesson
En este tema vamos a ver cómo las vacas producen la leche.In this lesson, we will look at how cows produce milk.
