Tesis (en. Thesis)

/ˈtesis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An extensive document that presents the results of research.
Juan's thesis was recognized for its originality.
La tesis de Juan fue reconocida por su originalidad.
A statement or position that is held and argued.
The thesis of the essay was based on the importance of education.
La tesis del ensayo se basó en la importancia de la educación.
Final work presented to obtain an academic degree.
He is working on his thesis to complete his master's degree.
Está trabajando en su tesis para finalizar la maestría.

Etymology

From the Greek 'θέσις' (thesis), which means 'position' or 'to suppose.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Defend a thesis
To hold an idea or argument in a debate.
defender una tesis
Doctoral thesis
Final work to obtain a doctorate.
tesis doctoral
Bachelor's thesis
Academic work necessary to obtain a university degree.
tesis de grado

Related Words

Research
Process of investigating or studying a topic in depth.
investigación
Argument
Reasoning presented to support a thesis.
argumento
Conclusion
The final part of an argument that summarizes or concludes the discussion.
conclusión

Slang Meanings

Heavy work that becomes overwhelming.
I'm stuck in this thesis; it feels like torture.
Estoy atrapado en esta tesis, parece una tortura.
Colloquial use to refer to a very elaborate idea.
That idea is an original thesis that no one had proposed.
Esa idea es una tesis original que nadie había planteado.
Thesis considered impractical.
That thesis is pure theory; it has no application in real life.
Esa tesis es pura teoría, no tiene aplicación en la vida real.