electromagnético
/eleɡtɾomaɡnetiko/from spelling rules
The English word 'electromagnetic' is translated into Spanish as electromagnético.
This is an adjective used to describe things pertaining to electromagnetism.
Meaning: pertaining to electromagnetism (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form electromagnética for feminine nouns like onda (wave). Use the masculine plural form electromagnéticos for masculine plural nouns like campos (fields). Use the feminine plural form electromagnéticas for feminine plural nouns like fuerzas (forces).
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾomaɡnetiko/
Did you know?
- The root of the word, via the Greek ḗlektron, originally meant 'amber'. This links the high-tech world of electromagnetism back to a piece of fossilized tree resin that ancient people used to create static electricity.
- In Spanish, the word magnetismo (magnetism) is often used colloquically to describe a person's 'charisma' or 'attraction', similar to how one might describe an 'electromagnetic' pull in English.
- While the term is scientific, the Spanish word for 'magnet' is imán, which comes from the Greek word for 'magnetite'. This root is shared with the English word 'magnet', showing a common linguistic lineage for both the tool and the phenomenon.
Examples in context
- Thomas entiende que las leyes y fuerzas naturales, el espacio-tiempo, los campos electromagnéticos y gravitatorios, la energía, los átomos, las estrellas, las galaxias, la vida… en definitiva, todo se originó en una singularidad indescriptible que explotó misteriosamente: el Big Bang.Thomas understands that natural laws and forces, space-time, electromagnetic and gravitational fields, energy, atoms, stars, galaxies, life, everything, in short, had its origin in an indescribable singularity that mysteriously exploded: the Big Bang.This sentence is useful for discussing electromagnetic fields in the context of the Big Bang and natural forces.Tatoeba #10586268 by carlosalberto, translation #10586266 by carlosalberto
- El espectro electromagnético es muy amplio.The electromagnetic spectrum is very wide.
- Estamos estudiando el fenómeno electromagnético en clase.We are studying the electromagnetic phenomenon in class.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a science project in a classroom.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué es un campo electromagnético?Javier, what is an electromagnetic field?
- JavierEs una región donde actúan fuerzas eléctricas y magnéticas.It is a region where electrical and magnetic forces act.
- MaríaEntiendo, ¿y cómo se mide?I see, and how is it measured?
- JavierUsamos sensores especiales para detectarlo.We use special sensors to detect it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “electromagnetic” translations and entries electromagnético, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries electromagnético, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
