No. 189 in Spanish
tema
"Topic" or "theme."
In a sentence
El tema de discusión en la reunión fue la sostenibilidad.
The topic of discussion at the meeting was sustainability.
In this sentence, 'tema' is used to refer to the subject or main focus of a discussion.
Tengo que preparar un tema musical para mi examen de guitarra.
I have to prepare a musical piece for my guitar exam.
Here, 'tema' signifies a musical composition or piece, showcasing its use in artistic contexts.
Siempre cambiamos de tema cuando hablamos durante el almuerzo.
We always change the subject when we talk during lunch.
In this example, 'tema' represents the subject or topic of conversation, illustrating its flexible use in dialogues.
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