peróxido
/peˈɾoɡsido/masculine
The Spanish word for peroxide is peróxido.
peróxido refers to a chemical compound containing two oxygen atoms.
Meaning: chemical compound with two oxygen atoms (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /peˈɾoɡsido/.
Did you know?
- While peróxido is the technical term, people in Spanish-speaking countries usually call hydrogen peroxide agua oxigenada, which literally means 'oxygenated water'.
- In Spanish, the word óxido is used not just for chemical peroxides, but as the standard word for 'rust' found on old iron pipes or nails.
- The second half of the word, óxido, shares a common ancestor with the English word 'acid'.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar peróxido de hidrógenoI need to buy hydrogen peroxide
- Mi abuela usa agua oxigenada para desinfectar heridasMy grandmother uses peroxide to disinfect wounds
- El peróxido es un compuesto químico reactivo.Peroxide is a reactive chemical compound.
- Necesitamos un peróxido específico para el experimento.We need a specific peroxide for the experiment.
- El peróxido de hidrógeno es muy común.Hydrogen peroxide is very common.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are working in a chemistry laboratory.
- Daniel¿Dónde está el peróxido para la mezcla?Where is the peroxide for the mixture?
- ElenaEstá en el estante de Daniel, cerca de los ácidos.It is on Daniel's shelf, near the acids.
- DanielGracias, Elena, lo encontré rápidamente.Thanks, Elena, I found it quickly.
- ElenaDe nada, asegúrate de usar guantes.You're welcome, make sure to use gloves.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peroxide” translations and entries peróxido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peróxido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
