No. 14,121 in Spanish
teórica
The Spanish word "teórica" means "theoretical" in English.
In a sentence
La explicación teórica del fenómeno fue muy interesante.
The theoretical explanation of the phenomenon was very interesting.
Here, 'teórica' is used as an adjective to describe the type of explanation, suggesting it is based on theoretical knowledge or principles.
Ana estudia para el examen de física teórica esta noche.
Ana is studying for the theoretical physics exam tonight.
In this sentence, 'teórica' modifies 'física' (physics) to indicate the branch of physics that focuses on theoretical concepts as opposed to experimental or applied aspects.
La parte teórica del curso fue más desafiante que la práctica.
The theoretical part of the course was more challenging than the practical part.
Here, 'teórica' characterizes a section of the course, emphasizing its focus on theoretical study rather than practical implementation.
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