This is the 14121st most frequent Spanish word.
teórica
The Spanish word "teórica" means "theoretical" in English.
Here, 'teórica' is used as an adjective to describe the type of explanation, suggesting it is based on theoretical knowledge or principles.
La explicación teórica del fenómeno fue muy interesante.
The theoretical explanation of the phenomenon was very interesting.
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.
Ana estudia para el examen de física teórica esta noche.
Ana is studying for the theoretical physics exam tonight.
Here, 'teórica' characterizes a section of the course, emphasizing its focus on theoretical study rather than practical implementation.