enlace iónico
/enlaθe joniko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ionic bond" is translated into Spanish as enlace iónico.
enlace iónico is a noun used in chemistry to describe a chemical bond where atoms are connected by electrostatic attraction.
Meaning: bond where atoms are connected by electrostatic attraction (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of enlace, meaning bond or link and iónico, meaning ionic.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural enlaces iónicos, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s. The noun enlace is masculine, so the adjective must also be in its masculine form.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the feminine form enlace iónica. Because enlace is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine adjective iónico to ensure proper gender agreement.
Did you know?
- The word enlace is used not only for chemical bonds but also to describe a wedding or a romantic union between two people.
- The word enlace comes from the Latin inlaqueāre, which originally referred to the act of entangling something in a noose or a snare.
- The word enlace can also refer to a 'hyperlink' in a web browser, meaning a chemist and a web developer use the exact same word for their respective 'links'.
Examples in context
- El enlace iónico ocurre entre un metal y un no metal.The ionic bond occurs between a metal and a non-metal.
- Debemos estudiar el enlace iónico en la clase de química.We must study the ionic bond in chemistry class.
- La fuerza del enlace iónico es muy alta.The strength of the ionic bond is very high.
Example conversation
Two students are studying for a chemistry exam in a library.
- MaríaMateo, ¿entiendes qué es un enlace iónico?Mateo, do you understand what an ionic bond is?
- MateoSí, María, lo acabo de repasar.Yes, María, I just reviewed it.
- MaríaPerfecto, entonces pasemos al siguiente tema.Perfect, then let's move to the next topic.
- MateoDe acuerdo, estoy listo.Agreed, I am ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enlace, CC BY-SA 4.0.
