CI
/ˌθe ˈi/masculine
IQ in Spanish is CI.
CI is the abbreviation for the term used to describe intelligence quotient.
Meaning: abbreviation of intelligence quotient (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation CI stands for coeficiente intelectual.
How does it change in a sentence?
CI is a masculine noun and is preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌθe ˈi/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When writing in Spanish, avoid using the English abbreviation IQ. Use the Spanish CI instead.
Did you know?
- When describing a person with a very high CI, Spanish speakers often use the adjective superdotado. This literally translates to 'super-endowed'.
- In Spanish, the word coeficiente is a cognate of 'coefficient', but unlike the English word which is mostly used in mathematics, coeficiente is the standard term used for various biological and social indices.
- Even though IQ is a universally recognized term in science, using it in a Spanish-speaking country might result in a blank stare, as it is not the standard way to refer to intelligence quotient.
Examples in context
- La ardilla de Tom es súper inteligente. Tiene un CI tres veces más alto que el de Tom, y lo considera su mascota.Tom's squirrel is super intelligent. It has an IQ three times higher than Tom's, and considers him its pet.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use CI to describe a level of intelligence.Tatoeba #10158008 by DJ_Saidez, translation #6196948 by shekitten
- Su Coeficiente Intelectual es excepcional.His/Her IQ is exceptional.
- El Índice de Inteligencia de los estudiantes fue medido durante el estudio.The students' IQ was measured during the study.
- El Cociente Intelectual promedio es de 100 puntos.The average IQ is 100 points.
- Su CI es muy impresionante.His IQ is very impressive.
- El test mide tu CI.The test measures your IQ.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a psychological test in a university hallway.
- María¿Sabes cuál es tu CI, Alejandro?Do you know what your IQ is, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo lo sé, pero el test fue difícil.I don't know, but the test was difficult.
- MaríaEs una medida de inteligencia muy común.It is a very common measure of intelligence.
- AlejandroSí, espero que mi CI sea alto.Yes, I hope my IQ is high.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iq” translations and entries CI, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
