químico
/ˈkimiko/masculine
The Spanish word for chemist is químico. Wiktionary also lists química.
Meaning: person working in chemistry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| químico | /ˈkimiko/ | masculine |
| química | /ˈkimika/ | feminine |
This noun refers to a person who works in the field of chemistry.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form químico is used for male chemists, while the feminine form química is used to refer specifically to a female chemist.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form química to refer specifically to a female chemist.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkimiko/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When stating your profession in Spanish, do not use the indefinite article un/una before químico/química unless you are adding an adjective.
Did you know?
- The word química can also mean 'chemistry' as a science or the 'spark' and romantic attraction between two people.
- While químico refers to the scientist, a person who sells medicine in a drugstore is called a farmacéutico.
- In Spanish, the term química is frequently used in sports to describe the instinctive harmony and teamwork between players.
Examples in context
- El joven químico decidió abrir una farmacia.The young chemist decided to open a pharmacy.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the masculine form in a sentence.Tatoeba #1031787 by hayastan, translation #1297845 by kurisuteian
- Soy químico.I'm a chemist.This sentence shows how to state your profession without an article.Tatoeba #12892200 by ecorralest101, translation #12892210 by Lumi_alt
- Quiero ser químico.I want to be a chemist.This sentence demonstrates how to express a career goal.Tatoeba #13096763 by ecorralest101, translation #13096755 by araneo
- Los farmacéuticosThe pharmacists
- los químicosThe chemists
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena is asking Daniel about his university studies.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿qué estudias en la universidad?Daniel, what are you studying at the university?
- DanielEstudio para ser químico.I am studying to be a chemist.
- Elena¡Qué interesante! ¿Te gusta la ciencia?How interesting! Do you like science?
- DanielSí, el trabajo de un químico es fascinante.Yes, the work of a chemist is fascinating.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chemist” translations and entries químico, química, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
