Disciplina (en. Discipline)

/disiplina/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The act of disciplining or subjecting behavior to rules.
Discipline is key to academic success.
La disciplina es clave para el éxito académico.
Set of rights and obligations within a specific area of study or activity.
The discipline of social sciences includes sociology and anthropology.
La disciplina de las ciencias sociales incluye la sociología y la antropología.
Rigorous training for personal control and obedience.
Military discipline is fundamental to maintaining order.
La disciplina militar es fundamental para mantener el orden.

Etymology

From the Latin 'disciplina', which means teaching or instruction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

positive discipline
Educational method based on respect and the establishment of boundaries.
disciplina positiva
lack of discipline
Absence of control or following rules.
falta de disciplina
household discipline
Set of rules and regulations established in a family environment.
disciplina del hogar

Related Words

to discipline
To subject someone to discipline.
disciplinar
indiscipline
Lack of discipline or disobedience to established rules.
indisciplina
self-discipline
The ability to control one's impulses and act according to rules.
autodisciplina

Slang Meanings

Strict discipline
The strict discipline of her training led her to win the competition.
La disciplina estricta de su entrenamiento le llevó a ganar la competencia.
There is no discipline
In that class, there is no discipline; the students do not obey the teacher.
En esa clase no hay disciplina, los alumnos no obedecen al profesor.