microscopio
/mikɾosˈkopjo/masculine
The English word microscope is microscopio in Spanish.
The term refers to an optical instrument.
Meaning: an optical instrument (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of microscopio is microscopios. Other related parts of the instrument include objetivo (objective), oculares (eyepieces) and platina (stage).
How do you pronounce it?
/mikɾosˈkopjo/
Did you know?
- The word objetivo used for the microscope lens is also the standard Spanish word for 'objective' in the sense of being impartial or unbiased.
- The Spanish word for the microscope's stage, platina, is the same word used to describe a metal plate or a piece of jewelry.
- The suffix -scopio is a common building block in Spanish for many different viewing instruments, such as telescopio for a telescope and estetoscopio for a stethoscope.
Examples in context
- Tom quiere un microscopio.Tom wants a microscope.Tatoeba #1436013 by marcelostockle, translation #1141035 by CK
- Él miró por el microscopio.He looked through the microscope.Tatoeba #2484692 by marcelostockle, translation #2289993 by dr
- Él estaba mirando a través de un microscopio.He was looking through a microscope.Tatoeba #7284411 by UsuarioX, translation #296042 by CK
- Utilicé el microscopio para observar células en el laboratorio.I used the microscope to observe cells in the laboratory.
- El profesor me mostró cómo ajustar los oculares del microscopio.The professor showed me how to adjust the eyepieces of the microscope.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un microscopio de calidad a buen precio?Where can I buy a quality microscope at a reasonable price?
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in a science classroom.
- María¿Dónde está el microscopio, Alejandro?Where is the microscope, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEl microscopio está en el estante.The microscope is on the shelf.
- MaríaGracias por tu ayuda.Thanks for your help.
- AlejandroDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “microscope” translations and entries microscopio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
