esquema
outline
noun ehs-KEH-mah Less Common
Origin: From Greek 'skhema' (form, figure) via Latin 'schema'.
Also means
scheme, diagram
Usage Note
Esquema is a masculine noun despite ending in -a (like tema, problema, sistema — all Greek-origin -ma words). It means a structural outline, diagram, or mental framework. The plural is esquemas. Learners commonly misgender it as feminine.
Examples
"Hice un esquema del capítulo."
Natural Translation
I made an outline of the chapter.
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