What is the Spanish word for "major"?

Learn how to say "major" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

major

Spanish

especialidad

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Alternative translations of "major"

especialidad
carrera
mayor
importante
mayoría

Examples of how to use "major" in Spanish

English
What is your major in college?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu carrera en la universidad?
English
She chose history as her college major.
Spanish
Ella eligió historia como su carrera universitaria.
English
A major problem delayed the project yesterday.
Spanish
Un problema importante retrasó el proyecto ayer.
English
He made a major decision about moving.
Spanish
Él tomó una decisión importante sobre mudarse.
English
This street is a major route through town.
Spanish
Esta calle es una ruta principal por la ciudad.

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