Sujetos (en. Subjects)

/suˈxetos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals considered in a specific context.
The subjects of the research were selected at random.
Los sujetos de la investigación fueron seleccionados al azar.
Those who are under the authority or control of someone.
The subjects of the experiment must follow the given instructions.
Los sujetos del experimento deben seguir las instrucciones dadas.
In grammar, the term that determines who performs the action of the verb.
In the sentence 'She runs', 'She' is the subject.
En la frase 'Ella corre', 'Ella' es el sujeto.

Etymology

From Latin 'subiectus', meaning 'submitted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

subject to discussion
Something that can be debated or that is not decided.
sujeto a discusión
subject to change
Something that can be altered depending on certain conditions.
sujeto a cambio
subject to conditions
Something that depends on certain rules or situations to be valid.
sujeto a condiciones

Related Words

to hold
Action of grabbing or keeping something in place.
sujetar
holding
State of being under control or domination.
sujeción
specific subject
An individual with defined characteristics.
sujeto específico

Slang Meanings

Type
That subject is an interesting type.
Ese sujeto es un tipo interesante.
Element
That element is not suitable for the job.
Ese elemento no sirve para el trabajo.