currículo
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
The curriculum is the comprehensive roadmap that guides all educational activities within a school or program.
Mot en 30 secondes
- Refers to the structured plan of academic study.
- Organizes teaching methods and learning objectives.
- Used in formal educational and institutional settings.
Summary
The curriculum is the comprehensive roadmap that guides all educational activities within a school or program.
- Refers to the structured plan of academic study.
- Organizes teaching methods and learning objectives.
- Used in formal educational and institutional settings.
Focus on the educational context
Always associate this word with schools, universities, and structured learning plans. It is never used to describe a short lesson or a single class.
Avoid confusing with professional resumes
In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use 'currículum' for professional resumes. Be careful to distinguish this from the educational 'currículo'.
Regional variations in usage
In Spain, 'currículo' is the standard academic term. In some parts of Latin America, you might hear 'currícula' (feminine) as a collective noun for the set of subjects.
Exemples
4 sur 4El nuevo currículo incluye más horas de tecnología.
The new curriculum includes more technology hours.
Se requiere una revisión profunda del currículo nacional.
A deep review of the national curriculum is required.
El currículo de este año está muy cargado de tareas.
This year's curriculum is very loaded with homework.
La flexibilidad es un pilar del currículo moderno.
Flexibility is a pillar of the modern curriculum.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'currículo' as the 'curriculum' (running path) of a student's educational race. It guides them from start to finish.
Visión general
El término 'currículo' proviene del latín 'curriculum' (carrera o camino). En el ámbito educativo, es el documento o plan maestro que define qué se debe aprender, cómo se debe enseñar y cómo se evaluará el progreso de los estudiantes. Es la hoja de ruta que organiza la vida escolar.
Patrones de uso
Es un sustantivo masculino (el currículo). Aunque en algunos países latinoamericanos se acepta la variante 'currículum' (con tilde y terminación en m), la RAE recomienda preferentemente 'currículo' con el plural 'currículos'. Se utiliza principalmente en contextos formales, académicos y de gestión institucional.
Contextos comunes
Se emplea frecuentemente en reuniones de profesores, diseño de políticas públicas educativas, o al hablar de reformas académicas. Por ejemplo, se puede decir que un 'currículo está desactualizado' cuando las materias no responden a las necesidades laborales actuales.
Comparación de palabras
A menudo se confunde con 'plan de estudios', que suele ser un documento más específico sobre las asignaturas, mientras que 'currículo' engloba la filosofía, los métodos y la visión integral de la educación. También es vital no confundirlo con 'currículum vítae', que se refiere exclusivamente a la trayectoria profesional de una persona.
Notes d'usage
The word is strictly formal and academic. Use it when discussing educational policy or institutional structure. Avoid using it to refer to your own job history.
Erreurs courantes
Many learners use 'currículum' for everything. Remember that 'currículo' is the preferred form for education. Also, avoid using it as a synonym for 'career' or 'experience'.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'currículo' as the 'curriculum' (running path) of a student's educational race. It guides them from start to finish.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'curriculum', meaning a running track or race. It evolved to represent the course of study one must 'run' or complete to graduate.
Contexte culturel
In many Spanish-speaking countries, curriculum reform is a common topic of political and social debate. It reflects the values and priorities that a society wants to instill in future generations.
Exemples
El nuevo currículo incluye más horas de tecnología.
everydayThe new curriculum includes more technology hours.
Se requiere una revisión profunda del currículo nacional.
formalA deep review of the national curriculum is required.
El currículo de este año está muy cargado de tareas.
informalThis year's curriculum is very loaded with homework.
La flexibilidad es un pilar del currículo moderno.
academicFlexibility is a pillar of the modern curriculum.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
currículo flexible
flexible curriculum
adaptación curricular
curricular adaptation
desarrollo del currículo
curriculum development
Souvent confondu avec
Refers exclusively to a professional resume for job hunting. It is a Latin phrase used as a noun in Spanish.
Refers specifically to the list of subjects in a degree. It is often a subset of the broader curriculum.
Modèles grammaticaux
Focus on the educational context
Always associate this word with schools, universities, and structured learning plans. It is never used to describe a short lesson or a single class.
Avoid confusing with professional resumes
In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use 'currículum' for professional resumes. Be careful to distinguish this from the educational 'currículo'.
Regional variations in usage
In Spain, 'currículo' is the standard academic term. In some parts of Latin America, you might hear 'currícula' (feminine) as a collective noun for the set of subjects.
Teste-toi
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
El Ministerio de Educación decidió actualizar el ___ escolar este año.
Se refiere al plan de estudios, por lo que currículo es la opción adecuada.
Elige la definición correcta.
¿Qué es el currículo?
El currículo define la estructura académica de una escuela.
Ordena la frase.
es / el / fundamental / currículo / educativo / éxito / para / el /.
Esta estructura sigue la lógica gramatical correcta.
Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsEl currículo se refiere al plan de estudios académico, mientras que el currículum vítae es el documento donde una persona detalla su experiencia laboral y formación académica para buscar empleo.
La RAE prefiere la forma 'currículo' para el plan de estudios. 'Currículum' es aceptado por el uso frecuente, pero se recomienda evitarlo en textos académicos formales.
El plural de currículo es 'currículos'. Si se usa la forma adaptada currículum, el plural es 'currículums'.
No, es un término técnico propio del ámbito pedagógico y administrativo. En una conversación casual, la gente suele hablar simplemente de 'las materias' o 'el plan de estudios'.
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