lógica
/ˈloxika/feminine
The English word 'logic' translates to Spanish as lógica.
lógica is a noun referring to a method of human thought. It can also function as an adjective meaning 'logical' when describing a feminine noun, such as una respuesta lógica. Additionally, the idiom tener lógica is used similarly to saying something 'makes sense' in English.
Meaning: method of human thought (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
lógica is a feminine noun, so it must be used with feminine articles like la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈloxika/
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, ¡Lógico! is sometimes used as a shorthand exclamation meaning 'Obviously!' or 'Of course!', rather than a formal discussion of reasoning.
- While lógica translates to 'logic', Spanish speakers often use the phrase no tiene sentido to say something 'makes no sense', reserving no tiene lógica for things that defy rational laws.
- In Spanish, the root of lógica traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'logos', which originally meant 'speech' or 'discourse' before evolving into the concept of 'reason'.
Examples in context
- ¿Tú le ves algo de lógica?Where is the logic in that?This sentence is useful for asking if someone sees any logic in something using lógica.Tatoeba #5568812 by swyter, translation #1010103 by Brian255
- ¿El arte abstracto tiene lógica?Does abstract art have any logic?This sentence is useful for questioning if abstract art has any logic using lógica.Tatoeba #10924110 by Eremon, translation #10856579 by Amastan
- El amor no se explica con la lógica.Love can't be explained by logic.This sentence is useful for stating that love cannot be explained by logic using lógica.Tatoeba #11790488 by saverius, translation #11790193 by Nuel
- El profesor explicó los principios básicos de la lógica proposicional.The professor explained the basic principles of propositional logic.
- La solución a este problema requiere un razonamiento lógico y estructurado.The solution to this problem requires logical and structured reasoning.
- Todos sus argumentos tienen lógica. Me convenció completamente.All his arguments are logical. He completely convinced me.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a complex math problem.
- DanielNo entiendo la lógica de este ejercicio.I don't understand the logic of this exercise.
- LucíaEs simple, Daniel, sigue la lógica del libro.It is simple, Daniel, follow the logic of the book.
- DanielPero esta lógica parece muy complicada.But this logic seems very complicated.
- LucíaSolo necesitas repasar la lógica básica.You just need to review the basic logic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “logic” translations and entries lógica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lógica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
