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la tesis means thesis — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 25, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

la tesis

noun • /[lah TEH-sees]/

thesis

Example:

La tesis fue aprobada con mención honorífica.

The thesis was approved with honors.

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🧠 What does la tesis mean?

In Spanish, 'la tesis' refers to a thesis, a formal academic document presenting original research, typically required for a university degree. It can also refer to the main idea or argument of a piece of writing or a speech. It's a feminine noun always preceded by the definite article 'la'.

📚 Extra examples

  • Estoy escribiendo mi tesis sobre la historia del cine español.
    I am writing my thesis on the history of Spanish cinema.
  • La tesis principal de su argumento es que el cambio climático es una amenaza real.
    The main thesis of his argument is that climate change is a real threat.
  • Defendió su tesis con brillantez.
    They defended their thesis brilliantly.
  • Ella ya terminó la tesis doctoral.
    She already finished her doctoral thesis.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'thesis' in Spanish?
The word for 'thesis' in Spanish is 'la tesis'.
How do you pronounce 'la tesis' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'la TE-sis,' with the emphasis on the second syllable. The 's' is pronounced like the 's' in 'sin'.
How do you use 'la tesis' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Estoy escribiendo la tesis.' (I am writing the thesis), 'La tesis principal es...' (The main thesis is...), 'Ella defendió su tesis.' (She defended her thesis).
What is the English translation of 'la tesis'?
The English translation of 'la tesis' is 'thesis'.
Does 'la tesis' change for gender or number?
'Tesis' is always feminine and singular when referring to a formal academic paper. However, when it means 'main point' or 'argument' it can be used without an article and even in plural as 'tesis centrales'.
Is 'la tesis' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as everyday words, 'la tesis' is understood and used in academic contexts and when discussing main ideas.
Does 'la tesis' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'la tesis' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a fairly straightforward word.
Is 'la tesis' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'la tesis' are the same in Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "la tesis"

Synonyms: el trabajo final, la disertación, la memoria

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'tesis' comes from the Greek word 'thesis,' which means 'a placing' or 'proposition.'

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