topic

• Sustantivo que designa el asunto, materia o cuestión sobre la que se habla, escribe o estudia, así como el hilo conductor de una conversación, texto o investigación.

A noun referring to a subject, theme, or matter that is discussed, written about, or studied.

1. Subject of discussionA2formal

   A subject or theme that is discussed, written about, or studied.

   Tema de discusión

   • The main topic of the meeting was budget cuts.
   • She chose an interesting topic for her research paper.
   • We need to stay on topic during the debate.

   Sinónimosargumentconcernissuematterpointquestionsubjectsubject mattertextthemethesis

2. Conversation subjectA2informal

   A particular subject that people talk about.

   tema de conversación

   • Let's change the topic; this is getting too serious.
   • He always brings up the same topic at parties.
   • The weather is a safe topic for small talk.

   Sinónimosissuematterpointquestionsubjectsubject mattertalking pointtheme