science

[/ˈsaɪəns/]

nounfemininepl: sciences

ciência

1. The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment

Physics is a branch of science that deals with matter and energy.

A física é um ramo da ciência que lida com matéria e energia.

2. A particular area of scientific study or knowledge

She has a degree in computer science.

Ela tem um diploma em ciência da computação.

3. Knowledge acquired through experience or practice in a particular field

The science of cooking requires precision and practice.

A ciência da culinária requer precisão e prática.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ciência

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ciência

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

ciência

Same as general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

ciência

Standard usage in European Portuguese

science fiction - ficção científica

blind with science - impressionar com jargão técnico

exact science - ciência exata

rocket science - algo muito difícil ou complicado

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