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"Módulo" is a form of "módulo", a noun which is often translated as "module". "Asignatura" is a noun which is often translated as "subject". Learn more about the difference between "módulo" and "asignatura" below.
el módulo(
moh
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doo
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loh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. module
Seis módulos de metal serán suficientes para fabricar una taquilla.Six modules of metal will be enough to build a locker.
a. unit
En el salón solo tenemos espacio para instalar una estantería de dos módulos.In our living room we only have space to install a two-unit bookcase.
3. (education)
a. module
En el máster solo me matriculé en el módulo que me interesaba.During my master's degree, I only enrolled in the modules I was interested in.
a. module
Uno de los módulos se desprenderá de la nave para aterrizar en Marte.One of the modules will detach from the ship and land on Mars.
la asignatura(
ah
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seeg
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nah
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too
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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.
