Temas (en. Topics)

/ˈtemas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Matters or issues discussed in a conversation, writing, or speech.
The topics of the meeting were the budget and the new project.
Los temas de la reunión fueron el presupuesto y el proyecto nuevo.
Subjects or study materials.
In language class, we covered different literary themes.
En la clase de lengua tratamos diferentes temas literarios.
The main idea or central theme of an artistic or literary work.
Love is one of the most explored themes in poetry.
El amor es uno de los temas más explorados en la poesía.

Etymology

From the Greek 'θέμα' (théma) meaning 'subject.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

discussion topics
Matters discussed in a debate or conversation.
temas de discusión
topics addressed
Issues addressed in a specific context.
temas tratados
recurring themes
Matters that are repeated or common in a context.
temas recurrentes

Related Words

theme
Singular noun that refers to a matter or issue.
tema
thematics
Set of related themes or matters.
temática
to thematize
To make a theme or issue the focus of attention.
tematizar

Slang Meanings

Social themes discussed in popular culture.
Many topics about social justice are discussed on social media.
En las redes se discuten muchos temas sobre justicia social.
Superficial conversation topics among friends.
Yesterday we only talked about trivial topics in the meeting.
Ayer solo hablamos de temas banales en la reunión.