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noun

la tesina

thesis

Es un trabajo escrito que un estudiante realiza al final de sus estudios para demostrar lo que ha aprendido sobre un tema específico.

Definition & meaning

Tesina means a short academic thesis or dissertation, usually a research paper required to complete a university degree. Its exact role varies by country and institution; it is generally less extensive than a doctoral thesis.

Grammar & Word origin

Tesina is a feminine noun: la tesina; its plural is las tesinas. It is formed from tesis with the suffix -ina, and refers to a smaller or less extensive academic work.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Tesis : a broader term for a thesis and often a more extensive research project. In some settings, it may refer to a higher-level or longer piece of work.
  • Trabajo de fin de grado : a final degree project; it may be similar to a tesina, though its format and scope depend on the institution.
  • Monografía : a study focused on a particular subject; it need not be submitted as a degree requirement.

There is no direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • escribir una tesina — to write a thesis
  • presentar una tesina — to submit or present a thesis
  • defender una tesina — to defend a thesis orally
  • tesina de licenciatura — an undergraduate or degree thesis, depending on the country’s system

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Examples

La tesina está en la mesa.noun

The thesis is on the table.

¿Has terminado ya tu tesina para la universidad?noun

Have you finished your thesis for the university yet?

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