mineral
/mineˈɾal/masculine
In Spanish, 'mineral' is translated as mineral.
In a geological context, mineral refers to a mineral. You can use the formal term Sustancia mineral to emphasize the chemical nature of a substance. Related technical terms include mineralogía (mineralogy), mineralización (mineralization) and mineralógico (mineralogical). Other common phrases are yacimiento minero (mineral deposit), fuente mineral (mineral spring) and industria minera (mining industry).
Meaning: in geology (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
mineral is a masculine noun. In its singular form, it is preceded by the masculine article el (el mineral). The plural form of the word is minerales.
How do you pronounce it?
/mineˈɾal/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'mineral' to describe water, in Spanish, agua mineral describes a specific commercial product. This distinction often means you are asking for bottled water rather than the filtered or tap water provided for free.
- The word mineral is actually derived from minero, the word for a 'miner', combined with the suffix -al.
- While mineral is a general term, Spanish uses the specific word veta to describe a mineral 'vein' or 'lode' found within a rock.
Examples in context
- Tom pidió agua mineral.Tom ordered mineral water.This sentence shows how to use mineral with water.Tatoeba #3165782 by ecorralest101, translation #3165778 by Hybrid
- Yo tomaré agua mineral.I will have mineral water.Tatoeba #13437563 by Seael, translation #6295586 by carlosalberto
- Esto no es una piedra. Es un mineral.This is not a stone. It is a mineral.This sentence shows how to use mineral to distinguish it from a stone.Tatoeba #2943125 by hayastan, translation #8955375 by Nylez
- Encontramos una sustancia mineral en el sueloWe found a mineral substance in the ground
- Mi abuela colecciona piedras y mineralesMy grandmother collects stones and minerals
- Conseguí hacer fuego con el pedernalI managed to make fire with the flint
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Example conversation
A museum visit to a geology exhibit.
- MaríaEste mineral es muy brillante.This mineral is very shiny.
- Mateo¿Es un mineral raro, María?Is it a rare mineral, María?
- MaríaParece que sí, Mateo.It seems so, Mateo.
- MateoEs impresionante ver cada mineral de cerca.It is impressive to see every mineral up close.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mineral” translations and entries mineral, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mineral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
