Spanish Conversation · Level 50
75 words
Spanish word
disciplina
Pronunciation
IPA/disθiˈplina/
Meaning
- feminine noundiscipline
Example
La disciplina es importante en la vida diaria.
Discipline is important in daily life.
More examples
Para mejorar en el trabajo, necesitas disciplina diaria.
To improve at work, you need daily discipline.
Core concept
Ongoing training by rules and exercises that shapes conduct and designates a branch of study.
Common phrases
tener disciplina
have discipline
falta de disciplina
lack of discipline
disciplina personal
personal discipline
Similar words
regla: Specific rule or instruction to be followed in a particular situation.
norma: Shared standard that guides behavior within a group or society.
rutina: Regularly repeated everyday actions or habits done in a set pattern.
autodisciplina: Self-control and steady commitment to continue practicing and following rules.
Definition in Spanish
Orden y control de la conducta mediante normas y ejercicios continuos, aplicado tanto a la conducta personal como a un campo de estudio.
Word origin
The word derives from Latin disciplina 'teaching, instruction', built on discere 'to learn' and discipulus 'pupil', and it came to mean both the practice of disciplined training and the area taught.
Usage tips
- Unlike English, where discipline can mean punishment, Spanish disciplina usually names orderly training or a field of study, with castigo or sanción used for punishment.
Other meanings
- moral trainingnoun
- trainingnoun
- subjectnoun
Opposites
- indisciplinaindisciplinenoun
- desordendisordernoun
Related words
- disciplinardisciplineverb
- disciplinariodisciplinaryadjective
- disciplinadodisciplinedadjective