algoritmo
/alɡoˈɾidmo/masculine
The English word "algorithm" is translated into Spanish as algoritmo.
algoritmo refers to a well-defined procedure, often used in the context of programación (programming).
Meaning: well-defined procedure (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is algoritmo, and the plural form is algoritmos.
How do you pronounce it?
/alɡoˈɾidmo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word algoritmo was shaped by a linguistic coincidence. Although it comes from an Arabic name, its spelling and sound in Spanish were heavily influenced by the word ritmo, meaning 'rhythm'.
- The word algoritmo is derived from the name of the 9th-century Persian mathematician al-Khwarizmi, whose work introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals to the West.
- While algoritmo is used for technical procedures, Spanish speakers often use the phrase paso a paso ('step by step') to describe the same logic in a non-technical, everyday context.
Examples in context
- La palabra "algoritmo" viene del árabe.The word "algorithm" comes from Arabic.This sentence is useful for noting the Arabic origin of the word algoritmo.Tatoeba #3202877 by wallebot, translation #13883915 by araneo
- Necesito un algoritmo para crear autómatas celulares.I need an algorithm to create cellular automata.This sentence shows the use of algoritmo in the context of creating cellular automata.Tatoeba #5959962 by diegohn, translation #11101543 by DJ_Saidez
- La mayoría del tiempo resolvemos este problema de manera recursiva, pero la solución propuesta aquí ocupa un algoritmo iterativo.We'd usually solve this problem recursively, but the proposed solution uses an iterative algorithm.This sentence demonstrates using algoritmo to describe an iterative solution to a problem.Tatoeba #2443234 by marcelostockle, translation #2443225 by sysko
- Los científicos desarrollaron un algoritmo sofisticado para resolver el problema de manera eficiente.The scientists developed a sophisticated algorithm to solve the problem efficiently.
- Sigue las instrucciones paso a paso para ejecutar el algoritmo correctamente.Follow the instructions step by step to execute the algorithm correctly.
- El nuevo algoritmo desarrollado permitió resolver el problema de manera más rápida y precisa.The newly developed algorithm allowed for solving the problem more quickly and accurately.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a computer science project.
- SofíaJavier, ¿ya terminaste el algoritmo para el proyecto?Javier, did you already finish the algorithm for the project?
- JavierAún no, este algoritmo es muy complejo.Not yet, this algorithm is very complex.
- SofíaTal vez necesitemos simplificar el algoritmo.Maybe we need to simplify the algorithm.
- JavierTienes razón, Sofía, vamos a revisarlo.You are right, Sofía, let's review it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “algorithm” translations and entries algoritmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algoritmo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
