Spanish word

metodología

Pronunciation

IPA/metoðoloˈxia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmethodology

Example

La metodología del curso me ayuda a aprender.

The course's methodology helps me learn.

Illustration for metodología (methodology)

More examples

Para preparar el examen, cambié mi metodología de estudio.

To prepare for the exam, I changed my study methodology.

Core concept

A structured framework of methods and steps.

Common phrases

  • metodología de enseñanza

    teaching methodology

  • metodología de estudio

    study methodology

  • metodología del curso

    course methodology

Similar words

método: Specific way of doing something, usually repeatable and aimed at producing a result.
enfoque: Orientation or stance that frames which aspects of a problem receive attention.
técnica: Technique or hands-on skill used to execute a defined action effectively.
sistema: Ordered system of components and rules that together provide a stable function.

Definition in Spanish

Estudio y análisis sistemático de los métodos usados para resolver un problema o realizar una tarea.

Word origin

From Greek μέθοδος (method) + -λογία (study), passed through Latin into Spanish to mean the systematic study and organization of methods.

Usage tips

  • Used chiefly in academic or professional contexts to refer to research design or a whole set of procedures, while método or forma de hacerlo is more natural in everyday speech.

Opposites

Related words

  • metodológicomethodologicaladjective
  • metodológicamentemethodologicallyadverb
  • metodólogomethodologistnoun

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