subjects of study

[/ˈsʌbdʒɪkts əv ˈstʌdi/]
nounpl: subjects of study
disciplinas de estudo
1. Academic courses or fields of knowledge taught in educational institutions
The subjects of study at the university include mathematics, history, and biology.
As disciplinas de estudo na universidade incluem matemática, história e biologia.
2. Topics or areas that are the focus of academic research or learning
Students must choose their preferred subjects of study before enrolling.
Os alunos devem escolher suas disciplinas de estudo preferidas antes de se matricular.
3. Specific areas of knowledge that form the curriculum of a school or educational program
The main subjects of study in primary school are reading, writing, and arithmetic.
As principais disciplinas de estudo na escola primária são leitura, escrita e aritmética.
In Brazil, students typically refer to their academic courses as 'disciplinas' or 'matérias' in everyday conversation, while 'disciplinas de estudo' is more formal. In Portugal, the term 'disciplinas' alone is sufficient and widely used. The concept of choosing specialized subjects of study becomes more prominent at secondary and tertiary education levels in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
academic subjectscoursesdisciplinesfields of studyareas of study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
disciplinas de estudo
Most common and standard term used in educational contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
matérias de estudo
Informal alternative, commonly used in schools
Portugal
disciplinas
Shorter form preferred in European Portuguese educational settings
Portugal
áreas de estudo
Alternative used to refer to broader academic fields

Related Words

curriculumcourseworkacademic programeducational fieldmajorminorelective

Related Idioms & Phrases

choose your subjects of study
major in subjects of study
core subjects of study
elective subjects of study
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