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disciplines

[/ˈdɪsəplɪnz/]
noun/verb
disciplinas/disciplinas (noun); disciplina (verb)
1. Fields of study or knowledge (noun)
She excels in multiple academic disciplines.
Ela se destaca em múltiplas disciplinas acadêmicas.
2. Systems of rules and punishments (noun)
The school has strict disciplines for student conduct.
A escola tem disciplinas rigorosas para a conduta dos alunos.
3. Training or control of behavior (noun)
Military disciplines shape character.
As disciplinas militares moldam o caráter.
4. To train or punish someone to correct behavior (verb)
The coach disciplines the team when they break rules.
O treinador disciplina o time quando quebram as regras.
Synonyms
subjectsfieldstrainingcontrolregulation
Antonyms
chaosdisorderanarchynegligence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disciplinas
Most common usage for academic subjects
São Paulo
disciplinas
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
disciplinas
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
disciplinas
Identical to Brazilian usage; also 'materias' for school subjects in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain discipline
break discipline
impose discipline
show discipline
lack of discipline
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