Tema (en. Issue)

/ˈtema/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Theme or subject of discussion or study.
The theme of the meeting was sustainability.
El tema de la reunión fue la sostenibilidad.
Motif or central idea of a literary work.
Love is the main theme of the novel.
El amor es el tema principal de la novela.
Melody or set of notes that form the basis of a musical composition.
The song has a very catchy theme.
La canción tiene un tema muy pegajoso.

Etymology

From the Greek 'théma', meaning 'issue' or 'proposition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a common theme
Sharing a similar interest or matter.
tener un tema en común
to get into a topic
Getting involved in a specific discussion or topic.
meterse en un tema
to discover the theme
Identifying the central idea of a text or conversation.
descubrir el tema

Related Words

thematic
Set of topics addressed in a specific context.
temática
thematic
Referring to a particular theme.
temático
agenda
List of topics or contents that should be addressed.
temario

Slang Meanings

Theme in the musical field, generally catchy or popular.
That song has a theme I can't get out of my head.
Esa canción tiene un tema que no me puedo sacar de la cabeza.
Topic of conversation that causes interest or controversy.
Today in class, the topic was quite hot.
Hoy en clase, el tema estuvo bastante candente.