prisma
/ˈpɾisma/masculine
The Spanish word for 'prism' is prisma.
This noun refers to a transparent block used to reflect or refract light.
Meaning: transparent block used to reflect or refract light (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
prisma is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾisma/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word prismáticos is the common everyday term for binoculars, referring to the prisms used inside the lenses to fold the light path.
- The word prisma shares an ancient root with the English word 'saw'. It stems from the Greek word for 'a thing sawed', referring to the way the object was originally cut.
- The Spanish word prisma belongs to a group of nouns ending in -ma that are masculine, a pattern inherited from their original Greek roots.
Examples in context
- El arquitecto diseñó un prisma triangular para el edificio.The architect designed a triangular prism for the building.
- Las gafas de sol tienen un diseño prismático.The sunglasses have a prism-like design.
- El prisma de cristal refleja la luz.The glass prism reflects the light.
- Necesitamos un prisma para el experimento.We need a prism for the experiment.
- Puse el prisma cerca de la ventana.I put the prism near the window.
Example conversation
Two students are preparing for a science class in a classroom.
- Elena¿Tienes el prisma de vidrio?Do you have the glass prism?
- JavierSí, lo tengo en mi mochila.Yes, I have it in my backpack.
- ElenaPerfecto, vamos a la mesa de laboratorio.Perfect, let's go to the lab table.
- JavierDe acuerdo, Elena, vamos.Okay, Elena, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “prism” translations and entries prisma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries prisma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
