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la deducción means deduction / inference — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 13, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

la deducción

noun • /[lah deh-dook-SYON]/

deduction / inference

Example:

La deducción lógica es fundamental en este tipo de análisis.

Logical deduction is key in this type of analysis.

🧠 What does la deducción mean?

La deducción refers to the process of reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions. It's about drawing inferences or conclusions based on logic and evidence. In academic settings, it's a crucial skill for analyzing information, forming arguments, and solving problems. It can also refer to a specific conclusion reached through this process or, in a financial context, a tax deduction or an amount subtracted.

📚 Extra examples

  • A partir de las pistas, la detective hizo una deducción brillante sobre el culpable.
    From the clues, the detective made a brilliant deduction about the culprit.
  • Usando la deducción lógica, podemos concluir que la teoría es correcta.
    Using logical deduction, we can conclude that the theory is correct.
  • Mi deducción de impuestos redujo mi factura significativamente.
    My tax deduction reduced my bill significantly.
  • Por deducción, si sabemos que A implica B y B implica C, entonces A implica C.
    By deduction, if we know that A implies B and B implies C, then A implies C.

💡 Did You Know?

The famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes was a master of deduction, using it to solve complex mysteries.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "la deducción"

Synonyms: la inferencia, la conclusión, el razonamiento deductivo
Opposites: la inducción, la suposición

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'deduction / inference' in Spanish?
The most common translation for 'deduction' or 'inference' in Spanish is 'la deducción'.
How do you pronounce 'la deducción' in Spanish?
It's pronounced lah deh-dook-thee-OHN, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'la deducción' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Su deducción fue impecable' (His deduction was impeccable), or 'Llegamos a esa conclusión por deducción' (We reached that conclusion by deduction).
What is the English translation of 'la deducción'?
The English translation of 'la deducción' is 'deduction' or 'inference'.
Does 'la deducción' change for gender or number?
'Deducción' is a feminine noun. The plural form is 'las deducciones'.
Is 'la deducción' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's more common in formal settings like academia or finance than in casual conversation. In everyday speech, simpler words like 'conclusión' (conclusion) might be used.
Does 'la deducción' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is fairly straightforward.
Is 'la deducción' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'la deducción' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

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