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"Programs" is a form of "program", a noun which is often translated as "el programa". "Subject matter" is a phrase which is often translated as "tema". Learn more about the difference between "programs" and "subject matter" below.
program(
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
1. (radio and television)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. el programa
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
My band participates in a radio program.Mi banda participa en un programa de radio.
a. el programa
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
This program is used to map different areas.Este programa sirve para trazar mapas de diferentes áreas.
3. (details of an event)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. el programa
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The program for the conference will be published soon.El programa del congreso se va a publicar pronto.
4. (booklet)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. el programa
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Did you get the program for the concert?¿Compraste el programa del concierto?
5. (education)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. el plan de estudios
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The program for Chemistry is almost identical to last year.El plan de estudios de Química es casi idéntico al del año pasado.
b. el programa
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Click here to see the full program for the course.Pinche aquí para ver el programa completo del curso.
a. el programa
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I usually put the dishwasher on the economy program.Normalmente pongo el lavaplatos en el programa económico.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
7. (to plan)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. programar
The debate is programmed for Saturday.El debate está programado para el sábado.
a. programar
I'm programming an application in C++.Estoy programando una aplicación en C++.
a. programar
Recruits are brainwashed and programmed to kill.A los reclutas les lavan el cerebro y los programan para matar.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. programar
The children are taught to program using Objective-C.A los chicos se les enseña a programar en Objective-C.
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subject matter(
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jekt
 
mah
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duhr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. tema
The book's subject matter inspired the class discussion.El tema del libro sirvió de inspiración para la discusión interesante en la clase.
a. contenido
The report's subject matter proved to be controversial and drew media attention.El contenido del reporte resultó ser controversial y atrajo la atención de la prensa.
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