Spanish/English Science Dictionary

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding resources for Spanish science vocabulary and dictionaries, particularly for physics and other scientific fields. Participants share their experiences and challenges related to language barriers in academic settings.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a reliable site or dictionary for Spanish science vocabulary.
  • Another participant mentions difficulty in finding a Spanish-English physics book, noting that they only found a medical book.
  • A participant shares their experience of struggling with English after moving from another country, highlighting the time spent translating problems from textbooks.
  • One participant, who speaks French and has lived in Argentina, discusses their approach to learning languages and suggests using Wikipedia for understanding scientific terms.
  • This participant recommends taking English courses tailored to individual levels for better language acquisition.
  • A suggestion is made that the dictionary of the Real Academia Española is a valuable resource for Spanish vocabulary, although the participant does not own it due to its cost.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences and suggestions, but there is no consensus on a specific resource or method for overcoming language barriers in science.

Contextual Notes

Participants' suggestions depend on personal experiences and may not address all scientific fields or levels of language proficiency. The effectiveness of the recommended resources is not universally established.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking to improve their Spanish science vocabulary, especially students facing language barriers in academic settings.

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Anyone know of a good site with spanish science vocabulary, or a decent dictionary ?
 
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I found this page looking for the same thing. I wanted a spanish-english physics book. So far the only thing I found is a Medical book.
 
true story, i just came from another country and i don't speak fluent English, so i m lost in all my classes, i have to spend hours with a dictionary so i can translate the problems in the books.
 
My mother tongue is French and I moved in Argentina about 2 years ago... I had no major difficulties in learning and understanding the stuff in Spanish. I don't translate anything, but rather I love to learn in French, Spanish and English (since a few), thanks to wikipedia. So when you don't know how is called a theorem, or a concept, just check it out on wikipedia.

But if you have difficulties with the language in everyday life, I strongly suggest you to take English courses adjusted to your current level. There's nothing better than that : ask all the questions/doubts you have... You'll progress spectaculary.
Anyway, a decent Spanish dictionary would be the dictionary of the Real Academia Española. I don't own it myself (too expensive), but I believe with no doubt that it's the best one in Spanish.
 

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