Compound Forms:
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| animal science n | (study of animals) | zootecnia nf |
| Bachelor of Science n | (graduate degree) | licenciatura en ciencias nf + loc adj |
| | | título en ciencias, grado en ciencias, grado de ciencias nm + loc adj |
| | | diplomatura en ciencias nf + loc adj |
| | (PR) | bachillerato en Ciencias nm + loc adj |
| | Richard has a Bachelor of Science from Lancaster University. |
| | Ricardo tiene una licenciatura en ciencias de la Universidad de Lancaster. |
| Bachelor of Science n | (holder of science degree) | diplomado en ciencias, diplomada en ciencias nm, nf + loc prep |
| | | licenciado en ciencias, licenciada en ciencias nm, nf + loc prep |
| | Kate is a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. |
| | Carla es diplomada en ciencias químicas. |
behavioral science (US),
behavioural science (UK) n | (observing habits) | ciencia de la conducta nf |
| | Monica is studying for an MSc in behavioural science. |
| | | ciencia conductual nf |
| biological science n | (study of living organisms) | Biología nf |
| | We are studying the human brain in my biological science class today. |
| | (Perú) | Ciencias Biológicas nf |
| cognitive science | (study of brain) | ciencia cognitiva nf + adj |
| computer science n | (field of study) | ciencias de la computación loc nom fpl |
| | | computación nf |
| | | informática nf |
| | Liz has a degree in computer science. |
| | Liz tiene un título en ciencias de la computación. |
| earth science n | (field of study) | ciencias de la tierra loc nom fpl |
| | Nancy has a PhD in earth sciences from Bristol University. |
| economic science n | (branch of social science) | ciencias económicas loc nom fpl |
| environmental science n | (branch of science) | ciencia ambiental nf + adj mf |
| | As part of his degree in environmental science, Richard is doing research into fish conservation. |
| food science | (study of foods) (estudio de alimentos) | ciencia de los alimentos nf + loc adj |
| forensic science n | (gathering scientific information) | ciencia forense nf + adj mf |
| | | criminalística nf |
| | Forensic science is used in investigating crimes. |
| hard science | (category of sciences) | ciencia dura loc nom f |
| information science n | (science of computing) | ciencia de la informática nf |
| | A degree in information science can be a foundation for an interesting career. |
| library science n | (study of libraries) | biblioteconomía nf |
| life science | (branch of science) | ciencia de la vida loc nom f |
| Master of Science n | (postgraduate science degree) | maestría en ciencias nf + loc adj |
| | The Institute offers tuition leading to Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) degrees. |
| | Hay posibilidades de hacer Maestrías en Humanidades y Maestrías en Ciencias. |
| Master of Science n | (holder of postgraduate science degree) (persona) | máster en Ciencias n común + loc adj |
| | | persona que tiene una maestría en ciencias nf + loc adj |
| materials science | (branch of science) | ciencia de materiales loc nom f |
| medical science n | (branch of knowledge: health) | ciencia médica loc nom f |
| | (ciencia) | medicina nf |
| | The discovery of penicillin was a miracle of medical science. |
| natural science n | often pl (knowledge of processes in nature) | ciencias naturales loc nom fpl |
| | There are many overlaps between the natural sciences and the human sciences. |
pedology,
soil science n | (science: study of soils) | pedología nf |
| physical science n | (science of the natural world) | ciencias naturales loc nom fpl |
| | | ciencias físicas loc nom fpl |
| | Chemistry is one of the physical sciences. |
| | La química es una de las ciencias naturales. |
| political science n | (study of government) | Ciencias Políticas nfpl |
| | I hated taking political science classes until I got to college. |
| | Odiaba tomar clases de Ciencias Políticas hasta que entré a la universidad. |
| | | politología nf |
| | Odiaba tomar clases de politología hasta que entré a la universidad. |
| rocket science n | informal (astronautics) | ingeniería aeroespacial nf + adj mf |
| | Matthew is an expert in rocket science; he designs satellites. |
| rocket science n | figurative ([sth] requiring great intelligence) (figurado) | ciencia nf |
| Note: Usually used with a negative: It's not rocket science. |
| | I'm sure you'll cope with doing your own laundry for a few days. It's hardly rocket science! |
sci-fi,
SF n | abbreviation, informal (science fiction) | ciencia ficción loc nom f |
| | Sci-fi is my favorite literary genre. |
| | La ciencia ficción es mi género literario favorito. |
sci-fi,
SF n as adj | abbreviation, informal (science fiction) | de ciencia ficción loc adj |
| | This is one of my favorite sci-fi novels of all time. |
| | Esta es una de mis novelas de ciencia ficción favoritas. |
| science fair n | (scientific exhibition) (educación) | feria de ciencias nf + loc adj |
| | The science fair is open to students in grades 5 through 12. |
| | La feria de ciencias está abierta para estudiantes desde el grado 5 al 12. |
| science fiction n | (futuristic, speculative stories) | ciencia ficción loc nom f |
| | Staples of science fiction include time travel and journeys to other planets. |
| | Entre los componentes básicos de la ciencia ficción están los viajes a través del tiempo y los viajes a otros planetas. |
science fiction movie,
sci-fi movie n | (film: speculative, futuristic) | película de ciencia ficción loc nom f |
| | We went to see a science fiction movie called Star Wars. |
| | Vimos una película de ciencia ficción titulada La guerra de las galaxias. |
| science lab n | abbr (laboratory for scientific research) | laboratorio nm |
| | The students are carrying out an experiment in the science lab. |
| | Los estudiantes están llevando a cabo un experimento en el laboratorio. |
| science-fiction n as adj | (stories: futuristic, speculative) | de ciencia ficción loc adj |
| | Ursula K. Le Guin wrote science-fiction novels. |
| social science n | (humanities subject) | ciencias sociales loc nom fpl |
| | I did a couple of social sciences at university: sociology and anthropology. |
| | En la universidad estudié un par de ciencias sociales: sociología y antropología. |
| soft science n | (sciences interpreting human behavior) | ciencia blanda loc nom f |
| space science n | (branch of science) | ciencias del espacio loc nom fpl |
| the dismal science n | humorous, informal (economics) | la ciencia lúgubre expr |
| theoretical computer science n | (computational mathematics) | ciencia computacional teórica loc nom f |
| | Joe is studying theoretical computer science at university. |
| | Joe estudia ciencia computacional teórica en la universidad. |
| veterinary science n | (study of animal health) | veterinaria nf |
| | He studied veterinary science at university. |
| | Estudia veterinaria en la universidad. |
| wildlife science n | (ecobiology) | estudio de la vida silvestre nf |
| | Students who earn a bachelor's degree in wildlife science have many opportunities for employment. |