Método (en. Method)

/ˈmetoðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A systematic way of performing an activity or a process.
The scientific method is fundamental in research.
El método científico es fundamental en la investigación.
Set of established rules or procedures for carrying out a task.
She followed the method they taught her in cooking class.
Ella siguió el método que le enseñaron en la clase de cocina.
Way to organize or classify something.
The filing method she uses is very efficient.
El método de archivo que utiliza es muy eficiente.

Etymology

The word 'method' comes from the Greek 'methodos', which means 'path to' or 'process'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teaching method
Way or technique used to impart knowledge.
método de enseñanza
follow a method
Adhering to a specific procedure.
seguir un método
foolproof method
Process that guarantees safe results.
método infalible

Related Words

theme
Set of topics that make up a method.
temática
technique
Specific method applied in an activity.
técnica
process
Series of actions taken to achieve a result.
proceso

Slang Meanings

A method that doesn’t fail, a technique that always yields results.
With that method, I've never failed my exams.
Con ese método, nunca he fallado en mis exámenes.
Special way of doing something that is not common.
He has his own method for learning languages.
Él tiene su propio método para aprender idiomas.