radar
/raˈdaɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for radar is radar.
radar is a masculine noun used to describe the method of detecting distant objects by analyzing reflected radio waves, or the field of study regarding this method.
Meaning: method of detecting a distant object by analysing radio waves which are sent towards the object and which reflect off its surfaces, field of study of this method (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
radar is a masculine noun. When referring to a specific unit, it is preceded by the masculine article el (el radar). The plural form of the word is radares.
How do you pronounce it?
/raˈdaɾ/
Did you know?
- While radar is an acronym in English for 'radio detection and ranging', it is treated as a standard noun in Spanish and is not capitalized.
- The word 'radar' shares its deepest linguistic roots with the English word 'range' and the Latin 'tegō', which relates to 'covering' or 'protecting'.
- The Spanish word radar is a direct loanword from English, which is why it looks and sounds almost identical in both languages.
Examples in context
- El radar se rompió.The radar broke.This sentence is useful for describing a broken radar.Tatoeba #1066982 by hayastan, translation #1687565 by aka_aj
- Este barco no tiene radar.This boat doesn't have radar.This sentence is useful for stating that a boat lacks radar.Tatoeba #6985307 by cueyayotl, translation #13193820 by Lumi
- El bote venía equipado con radar.The boat was equipped with radar.This sentence is useful for describing a boat that was equipped with radar.Tatoeba #3101192 by marcelostockle, translation #45714 by CK
- El avión está siendo rastreado por el radar de control aéreo.The plane is being tracked by the air traffic control radar.
- No puedo creer que nuestra ciudad finalmente tenga un radar de tráfico.I can't believe our city finally has a traffic radar.
- Según el radar meteorológico, es probable que llueva esta tarde.According to the meteorological radar, it is likely to rain this afternoon.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are working in a maritime control center.
- Sofía¿Viste algo en el radar, Daniel?Did you see anything on the radar, Daniel?
- DanielSí, hay un objeto pequeño acercándose.Yes, there is a small object approaching.
- SofíaUsa el radar para identificarlo.Use the radar to identify it.
- DanielLo estoy intentando ahora mismo.I am trying to do it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “radar” translations and entries radar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries radar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
