theory

an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something, but has not yet been proved to be true

teoría, concepto, hipótesis

• a theory about something

Collocations scientific theory · theory of evolution

• The theory of relativity is one of Einstein's greatest achievements.

  La teoría de la relatividad es uno de los mayores logros de Einstein.

a subject of study, especially one that deals with ideas rather than practical or technical skills

teoría, disciplina académica

• the theory and practice of something

Collocations theory and practice · theory of art

• He teaches the theory of economics at university.

  Él enseña la teoría de la economía en la universidad.

a plan or method for winning a game, especially in sports such as chess and football

estrategia, táctica

• the theory of something

Collocations football theory · chess theory

• The team's new coach has a different theory about how to win matches.

  El nuevo entrenador del equipo tiene una teoría diferente sobre cómo ganar partidos.