licopeno
/likopeno/from spelling rules
Lycopene is licopeno in Spanish.
licopeno refers to the red carotenoid pigment.
Meaning: red carotenoid pigment (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/likopeno/
Did you know?
- The word licopeno shares a root with the Greek word lykos meaning 'wolf', which is why the English and Spanish terms both start with 'lyco' or 'lico'.
- In Spanish, the word licopeno follows the standard pattern for chemical compounds ending in 'ene' in English, which converts to eno in Spanish.
- While licopeno is the scientific term, Spanish speakers often associate it with the word tomate because tomatoes are the most famous source of this pigment.
Examples in context
- El tomate es rico en licopeno.The tomato is rich in lycopene.
- El licopeno es un pigmento natural.Lycopene is a natural pigment.
- Este jugo contiene mucho licopeno.This juice contains a lot of lycopene.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing nutrition while eating lunch.
- Sofía¿Sabes qué es el licopeno?Do you know what lycopene is?
- MateoCreo que es un antioxidante del tomate.I think it is an antioxidant from tomatoes.
- SofíaSí, Mateo, es muy bueno para la salud.Yes, Mateo, it is very good for your health.
- MateoEntonces comeré más vegetales rojos.Then I will eat more red vegetables.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
