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"La ciencia" is a form of "ciencia", a noun which is often translated as "science". "La ética" is a form of "ética", a noun which is often translated as "ethics". Learn more about the difference between "la ciencia" and "la ética" below.
la ciencia(
syehn
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syah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. science
El Dr. Rivera alega que el aceite de pescado, lejos de estar respaldado por la ciencia, es el aceite de víbora moderno.Dr. Rivera claims that fish oil, far from being backed by science, is modern snake oil.
a. science
La ciencia de la virología ha avanzado mucho en los últimos años.The science of virology has advanced greatly in recent years.
a. knowledge
Se realizó la venta ilegal del parque a ciencia del ayuntamiento.The illegal sale of the park happened with the knowledge of the local government.
b. learning
La ciencia por generaciones se ha transmitido de boca en boca.Learning was transmitted by word of mouth for generations.
las ciencias
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. science
Mi clase de ciencias comienza a las 9 am.My science class starts at 9 am.
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la ética(
eh
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tee
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kah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. ethics
Hay filósofos que estudian las normas de conducta que dicta la ética.There are philosophers who study the rules of behavior established by ethics.
a. ethics
Con el comportamiento que tuvo, Juan ha demostrado no tener ningún tipo de ética.By the way he has behaved, Juan has proved that he has no ethics whatsoever.
b. ethic (of specific group)
Se crió en la ética del trabajo y en la idea de valerse por sí mismo.He was brought up on the work ethic and the idea of managing on his own.
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