How to Say “Physicist” in Spanish

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físico
/ˈfisiko/masculine
The Spanish word for physicist is físico. If unsure, use físico. Wiktionary also lists física.
Meaning: person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics (noun)

Ways to say it

“physicist” in Spanish
Spanish IPA Note
físico /ˈfisiko/ masculine
física /ˈfisika/ feminine

The term refers to a person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics.

Which one should you use?

While físico (masculine) and física (feminine) refer to the person, the science itself is always la física regardless of the gender of the person being discussed.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word changes its ending to reflect the gender of the person: use físico for a male physicist and física for a female physicist.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈfisiko/

What mistakes should you avoid?

English speakers often mistakenly include the indefinite article un/una when stating someone's profession in Spanish. It is more natural to omit the article when stating a profession.

Did you know?

  • In many Spanish-speaking contexts, if you call someone a físico without context, they might think you are describing their body type rather than their job.
  • Because it is derived from a word meaning 'nature', the Spanish term for physicist is etymologically linked to the concept of 'growth'.

Examples in context

  • Su padre es físico.
    His father is a physicist.
    Tatoeba #1242630 by hayastan, translation #1242666 by xellugis
  • Es un físico argelino.
    He's an Algerian physicist.
    Tatoeba #13743161 by Seael, translation #8582599 by Amastan
  • Tom es un físico muy elogiado.
    Tom is a highly acclaimed physicist.
    Tatoeba #11935854 by Eremon, translation #8672745 by Hybrid
  • El renombrado físico español dio una conferencia sobre teoría cuántica.
    The renowned Spanish physicist delivered a lecture on quantum theory.
  • La física chilena recibió el prestigioso premio Nobel.
    The Chilean physicist received the prestigious Nobel Prize.
  • La famosa fisicista española escribió varios libros sobre física cuántica.
    The famous Spanish physicist wrote several books on quantum physics.
  • El físico teórico está presente en la conferencia internacional sobre cuerdas.
    The theoretical physicist is present at the international conference on strings.
  • La fisicista joven está realizando experimentos novedosos en el laboratorio.
    The young physicist is conducting innovative experiments in the laboratory.
  • El físico teórico español recibió una beca para continuar su investigación en el extranjero.
    The Spanish theoretical physicist received a scholarship to continue his research abroad.
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Example conversation

Javier and Lucía are talking about their career goals at university.

  1. Javier

    Quiero ser físico en el futuro.
    I want to be a physicist in the future.
  2. Lucía

    Eso suena muy difícil, Javier.
    That sounds very difficult, Javier.
  3. Javier

    Sí, pero me apasiona el trabajo de un físico.
    Yes, but I am passionate about the work of a physicist.
  4. Lucía

    Seguro que lo lograrás.
    I am sure you will achieve it.

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