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mandatory subjects
[/mænˈdeɪtəri ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/]
noun
pl: mandatory subjects
disciplinas obrigatórias
1.
School or university subjects that students are required to study and cannot choose to avoid
Mathematics and Portuguese are mandatory subjects in Brazilian schools.
Matemática e Português são disciplinas obrigatórias nas escolas brasileiras.
2.
Courses that must be completed as part of a curriculum or degree program
The mandatory subjects for the engineering degree include calculus and physics.
As disciplinas obrigatórias para o curso de engenharia incluem cálculo e física.
Synonyms
required subjects
compulsory subjects
core subjects
essential subjects
Antonyms
elective subjects
optional subjects
discretionary subjects
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
disciplinas obrigatórias
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
matérias obrigatórias
Alternative term using 'matérias' instead of 'disciplinas'
Portugal
disciplinas obrigatórias
Standard usage in Portuguese education system
Related Idioms & Phrases
core curriculum
required coursework
must-take classes
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