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"Social" is an adjective which is often translated as "social", and "educational" is an adjective which is often translated as "educativo". Learn more about the difference between "social" and "educational" below.
social(
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shuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. social
They're people of the highest social standing.Son gente de las más altas esferas sociales.
a. social
I will be attending a social event tonight in the club.Esta noche voy a ir a un evento social en el club.
4. (friendly)
a. sociable
My son is very social and has a lot of friends.Mi hijo es muy sociable y tiene muchos amigos.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (party)
a. la reunión social (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There is a church social tomorrow evening.Mañana por la tarde hay una reunión social en la iglesia.
educational(
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juh
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key
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shuh
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nuhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (didactic)
a. educativo
The children's visit to the museum was a rich educational experience.La visita de los niños al museo fue una experiencia educativa enriquecedora.
b. instructivo
This math video game is very educational.Este videojuego de matemáticas es muy instructivo.
a. pedagógico
The teachers are receiving training on the latest educational methods.Los profesores están recibiendo formación sobre lo último en métodos pedagógicos.
b. educativo
Our county's educational system is one of the best in the nation.El sistema educativo de nuestro condado es uno de los mejores de la nación.
3. (academic)
a. docente
All educational institutions must be accredited by the local Department of Education.Todas las instituciones docentes deben estar acreditadas por la Secretaría de Educación.
b. de enseñanza
My sister, who is a teacher, works at an educational center for young children.Mi hermana, que es maestra, trabaja en un centro de enseñanza para niños pequeños.
