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estadística

statistic

noun es-tah-DEES-tee-kah Less Common
Numbers & Measures Mathematics

Origin: From German Statistik, from Latin status (state).

Also means

statistics

Usage Note

Estadística functions both as the uncountable discipline (statistics, a university subject) and as a countable datum (una estadística preocupante = a worrying statistic). Las estadísticas muestran… introduces cited data. Do not confuse with estadio (stadium) or estado (state), which share the Latin root but differ entirely.

Examples

"Las estadísticas muestran un aumento del desempleo."

Natural Translation

The statistics show an increase in unemployment.

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