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basic subjects

[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈsʌbdʒɪkts]
nounpl: basic subjects
disciplinas básicas
1. The fundamental or core academic subjects that form the foundation of education, typically including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies
The basic subjects taught in elementary school are reading, writing, and arithmetic.
As disciplinas básicas ensinadas na escola primária são leitura, escrita e aritmética.
2. Essential or foundational courses required in a curriculum before advancing to specialized topics
Students must complete basic subjects before taking advanced electives.
Os alunos devem completar as disciplinas básicas antes de fazer eletivas avançadas.
Synonyms
core subjectsfundamental subjectsessential coursesprimary subjects
Antonyms
advanced subjectselective coursesspecialized subjects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disciplinas básicas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese education system
São Paulo
disciplinas básicas
Common in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
disciplinas básicas
Standard terminology in schools
Portugal
disciplinas essenciais
Often preferred in Portuguese education system

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
the three Rs (reading, writing, and arithmetic)
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