átomos
/atomos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "atoms" is translated into Spanish as átomos.
Átomos is the most common translation for "atoms" in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of átomos is átomo. The phrase Los átomos is the masculine plural version of atoms.
How do you pronounce it?
/atomos/
Did you know?
- In some poetic Spanish contexts, átomo is used as a synonym for 'a tiny bit' or 'a shred', such as in no tengo un átomo de duda meaning 'I do not have a shred of doubt'.
- In Spanish, the accent mark on the first syllable of átomo is mandatory because it is an 'esdrújula' word.
- The word átomo is used in the Spanish term energía atómica, but in modern conversational Spanish, energía nuclear is significantly more common.
Examples in context
- Los átomos forman moléculas.Atoms form molecules.This sentence shows how átomos relates to the formation of molecules.Tatoeba #1361711 by hayastan, translation #1468148 by AMIKEMA
- La materia está hecha de átomos.Matter is made of atoms.This sentence illustrates that matter is composed of átomos.Tatoeba #5025156 by don_ramon, translation #5008808 by Hybrid
- Los electrones están en los átomos.Electrons are in the atoms.This sentence describes the location of electrons within átomos.Tatoeba #6616235 by arh, translation #10098085 by DJ_Saidez
- El modelo estructural del átomo fue revolucionario.The structural model of the atom was revolutionary.
- Las átomos no tienen carga eléctrica.Incorrect: the correct version should be "Los átomos no tienen carga eléctrica."
- ¡Mira cómo interactúan los atomitos!Look at how the little atoms interact!
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are studying science together at a cafe.
- DanielLos átomos son muy pequeños.Atoms are very small.
- SofíaEs cierto, Daniel.That is true, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Puedes explicar qué son los átomos?Can you explain what atoms are?
- SofíaSí, te lo explicaré ahora.Yes, I will explain it to you now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.