Spanish Conversation · Level 152
30 words
Spanish word
disciplinar
Pronunciation
IPA/disθipliˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdiscipline
Example
Es importante disciplinar a los niños desde pequeños.
It is important to discipline children from a young age.
More examples
En la escuela, es necesario disciplinar para mantener el orden.
At school, it is necessary to impose discipline to maintain order.
Core concept
Correcting and guiding someone's conduct by instruction or by disciplinary measures.
Common phrases
disciplinar a los niños
discipline children
disciplinar con normas claras
discipline with clear rules
disciplinar mediante el ejemplo
discipline by example
Similar words
educar: Teaching manners, knowledge, and values to raise and shape a person's character.
corregir: Correcting errors or mistakes in speech, writing, or actions.
regañar: Scolding someone sharply with words to reprimand or express strong disapproval.
castigar: Imposing a penalty or punishment for wrongdoing or breaking rules.
Definition in Spanish
Corregir y orientar el comportamiento de alguien, ya sea mediante enseñanza y formación de hábitos o mediante medidas disciplinarias según la gravedad.
Word origin
From Latin disciplina "teaching, training", the Spanish verb covers both gentle guidance and corrective measures depending on context.
Usage tips
- When applied to upbringing it aligns with educar, but when paired with terms like falta or sanción it signals penalizing, so context decides the nuance.
Other meanings
- punishverb
- penalizeverb
Related words
- disciplinadisciplinenoun
- disciplinariodisciplinaryadjective
- disciplinadodisciplinedadjective