reflectividad
/refleɡtibidad/from spelling rules
The English phrase reflectivity is translated into Spanish as reflectividad.
In technical or scientific contexts, when specifically referring to the reflectivity index, the phrase Índice de reflectividad is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/refleɡtibidad/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking scientific communities, the term albedo is preferred over reflectividad when discussing the reflectivity of planets or ice sheets.
- The root verb reflejar is frequently used in Spanish journalism to mean 'to show' or 'to evidence', such as when a report 'reflects' a trend.
- In non-scientific settings, a Spanish speaker might describe the reflectivity of a mirror using the word brillo, which literally means 'brightness'.
Examples in context
- En el laboratorio, analizamos la reflexividad del material utilizando un espectrofotómetro.In the laboratory, we analyze the reflectivity of the material using a spectrophotometer.
- La reflectividad de las superficies puede influir en la eficiencia energética de un edificio.The reflectivity of surfaces can influence the energy efficiency of a building.
- ¡Mira cómo brilla ese auto! Tiene una reflectancia impresionante.Look at how shiny that car is! It has an impressive reflectance.
- La reflectividad de este material es muy alta.The reflectivity of this material is very high.
- Necesitamos medir la reflectividad de la superficie.We need to measure the reflectivity of the surface.
- La reflectividad del espejo ha disminuido.The reflectivity of the mirror has decreased.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in a laboratory examining a new coating.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿has medido la reflectividad de la muestra?Daniel, have you measured the reflectivity of the sample?
- DanielSí, Sofía, la reflectividad es perfecta.Yes, Sofía, the reflectivity is perfect.
- SofíaExcelente, esto ayudará en nuestro proyecto.Excellent, this will help in our project.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo, es un gran avance.I agree, it is a great breakthrough.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
