nitrógeno
/niˈtɾoxeno/masculine
The English word nitrogen is nitrógeno in Spanish.
nitrógeno is a noun referring to the chemical element.
Meaning: chemical element (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, nitrógeno is used with the masculine definite article el, as in el nitrógeno.
How do you pronounce it?
/niˈtɾoxeno/
Did you know?
- Even though English and Spanish use almost identical roots, the French 'nitrogène' served as the bridge for the Spanish term.
- In Spanish chemistry, the suffix -geno in nitrógeno is used to indicate a substance that produces or gives rise to something.
- While nitrógeno refers to the element, Spanish uses the word nitrato for 'nitrate', a common term in agriculture and food labeling.
Examples in context
- Hay varias irregularidades en el ciclo del nitrógeno.There are several irregularities in the nitrogen cycle.This sentence illustrates the use of nitrógeno within the context of the nitrogen cycle.Tatoeba #1143430 by marcelostockle, translation #1143438 by marcelostockle
- El aire está compuesto principalmente de nitrógeno y oxígeno.Air is mainly composed of nitrogen and oxygen.This sentence shows how nitrógeno is used when discussing the main components of air.Tatoeba #1981283 by Shishir, translation #1733640 by MrShoval
- El aire está constituido principalmente de oxígeno y nitrógeno.The air mainly consists of oxygen and nitrogen.This sentence provides another way to describe the composition of air using nitrógeno.Tatoeba #1733352 by wallebot, translation #1732529 by Eldad
- El nitrógeno es un elemento químico muy importante para el desarrollo de las plantas y la vida en la Tierra.Nitrogen is a very important chemical element for the development of plants and life on Earth.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a chemistry experiment in a lab.
- Javier¿Necesitas más nitrógeno para el experimento?Do you need more nitrogen for the experiment?
- SofíaSí, Javier, el tanque de nitrógeno está casi vacío.Yes, Javier, the nitrogen tank is almost empty.
- JavierLo traeré de inmediato para que termines.I will bring it immediately so you can finish.
- SofíaGracias, me ayudaría mucho.Thanks, it would help me a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nitrogen” translations and entries nitrógeno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nitrógeno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
