magnesio
/maɡˈnesjo/masculine
Magnesium in Spanish is magnesio.
magnesio refers to the chemical element magnesium.
Meaning: chemical element (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of magnesio is /maɡˈnesjo/.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word magnesio shares a root with imán, the word for 'magnet'. Both derive from the ancient Greek name for the region of Magnesia, where magnetic stones were first found.
- The term magnesio is used in Spanish health contexts to describe 'magnesio marino', a specific supplement derived from seawater that is highly marketed in Spanish-speaking countries.
- In Spanish, the word magnesia can refer to the mineral compound or to 'Milk of Magnesia' (leche de magnesia), a common household remedy for indigestion.
Examples in context
- El magnesio es un elemento químico.Magnesium is a chemical element.This sentence is useful for stating that magnesio is a chemical element.Tatoeba #1054610 by hayastan, translation #372436 by ilayde
- El magnesio es un mineral esencial para el buen funcionamiento del cuerpo humano.Magnesium is an essential mineral for the proper functioning of the human body.
- El magnesio es útil para los músculos.Magnesium is useful for the muscles.
- Necesito un suplemento de magnesio.I need a magnesium supplement.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing health and vitamins at home.
- Sofía¿Sabes si este suplemento tiene magnesio?Do you know if this supplement has magnesium?
- JavierSí, Sofía, el magnesio ayuda a dormir mejor.Yes, Sofía, magnesium helps you sleep better.
- SofíaPerfecto, entonces compraré el magnesio.Perfect, then I will buy the magnesium.
- JavierEs una buena idea para tu salud.It is a good idea for your health.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magnesium” translations and entries magnesio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
