Today’s Spanish word of the day is “sistema”.
It’s a noun meaning “system”.
Like the English word “system”, it comes from Greek sýstēma, meaning “organized whole”.
Despite ending in an a, the word “sistema” is masculine, as are other words of Greek origin such as “planeta” (“planet”) and “tema” (“theme/topic/subject”).
Example sentences
El sistema inmunológico nos protege de enfermedades.
The immune system protects us from diseases.
Necesitamos mejorar el sistema de salud.
We need to improve the healthcare system.
El sistema solar tiene ocho planetas.
The solar system has eight planets.
Los arrecifes de coral forman parte de un sistema marino delicado.
Coral reefs are part of a delicate marine system.
El sistema nervioso controla muchas funciones.
The nervous system controls many functions.
