Spanish word

sociólogo

Pronunciation

IPA/soˈθjoloɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsociologist

Example

Mi hermano es sociólogo.

My brother is a sociologist.

Illustration for sociólogo (sociologist)

More examples

Durante la conferencia se presentó como sociólogo.

During the conference he introduced himself as a sociologist.

Core concept

Expert who researches patterns of social behavior and institutions.

Common phrases

  • presentarse como sociólogo

    introduce oneself as a sociologist

  • colaborar con un sociólogo

    collaborate with a sociologist

Similar words

investigador: Investigates social problems and analyzes data to reach evidence-based conclusions.
psicólogo: Understands individual thoughts and behavior and provides counseling support.
antropólogo: Observes and records people's cultures, customs, and social practices through fieldwork.
trabajador social: Supports individuals and communities by connecting them with services and practical help.

Definition in Spanish

Investigador o profesional que analiza problemas sociales, como la desigualdad, la cultura y la organización social.

Word origin

Derived from French sociologue (19th century), itself from Latin socius 'companion' and Greek logos 'study', literally 'study of society'.

Usage tips

  • The written accent on the ó marks stress on the second syllable, so omitting the accent changes pronunciation and is a common spelling mistake.

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