This is the 1388th most frequent Spanish word.
ciencia
"Science; the study and knowledge of the physical and natural world through observation and experimentation."
Used as a noun to refer to the field of study concerned with understanding and explaining natural phenomena.
La ciencia es esencial para entender el mundo que nos rodea.
Science is essential for understanding the world around us.
Here, 'ciencia' is used metaphorically to mean 'knowledge' or 'skill' in a specific domain.
Ella tiene mucha ciencia en la cocina, siempre prepara platos deliciosos.
She has great skill in cooking; she always prepares delicious dishes.
'Ciencias' refers to the disciplines grouped under the category of sciences, emphasizing educational fields.