Spanish word

módulo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmoðulo/

Meaning

  • masculine noununit

Example

¿Has completado el módulo de gramática?

Have you completed the grammar unit?

Illustration for módulo (unit)

More examples

Ya terminé el módulo de vocabulario y puedo usar más palabras.

I've already finished the vocabulary unit and can use more words.

Core concept

Learning module that groups lessons, tasks, and assessments around one subject.

Common phrases

  • módulo de gramática

    grammar unit

  • módulo de vocabulario

    vocabulary unit

  • módulo de conversación

    conversation unit

Similar words

lección: Covers one teaching session or individual lesson centered on a particular point or practice.
unidad: Acts as an official curriculum section containing multiple lessons and shared objectives.
tema: Centers on the main subject or topic chosen for study, conversation, or a lesson.

Definition in Spanish

Sección dedicada a un tema concreto dentro de un curso, con recursos y actividades para estudiar ese contenido.

Word origin

From Latin modulus 'small measure', módulo in Spanish education refers to a single instructional unit that groups lessons, tasks, and assessments.

Usage tips

  • The word overlaps with unidad, but módulo emphasizes an instructional block with materials and tasks, so unidad and módulo are not always interchangeable.

Other meanings

  • modulenoun

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