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"Curso" is a form of "curso", a noun which is often translated as "year". "Asignatura" is a noun which is often translated as "subject". Learn more about the difference between "curso" and "asignatura" below.
el curso(
koor
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. year
Estoy en mi cuarto curso en la facultad de medicina.I'm in my fourth year of medical school.
c. academic year
El nuevo horario de clases entrará en vigor este curso.The new class schedule will take effect this academic year.
2. (class)
a. course
Este trimestre estoy tomando un curso de inglés y uno de francés.This semester I'm taking an English course and a French course.
3. (direction)
a. course
Las pruebas cambiaron el curso de la investigación.The new evidence changed the course of the investigation.
a. course
El curso del río desaparece bajo la montaña.The course of the river disappears under the mountain.
la asignatura(
ah
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seeg
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nah
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too
-
rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (education)
a. subject
La historia era mi asignatura favorita en el colegio.History was my favorite subject in school.
No puedo pensar en ninguna asignatura que no me guste, la verdad. - Bueno, supongo que por eso estás en el cuadro de honor.I can't think of a subject I don't like, to be honest. - Well, I guess that's why you're on the honor roll.
b. course
La asignatura de química la imparte el Señor González.The chemistry course is taught by Mr. González.
