reproducibilidad
/repɾoduθibilidad/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for reproducibility is reproducibilidad.
reproducibilidad refers to the quality of being reproducible and is the direct translation used in scientific and academic contexts.
Meaning: quality of being reproducible (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb reproducir (to reproduce) and the suffix -bilidad, which is the equivalent of the English suffix -ability.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine (e.g., reproducibilidad alta).
How do you pronounce it?
/repɾoduθibilidad/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the root verb reproducir is used for both scientific replication and the act of playing a song or video on a device.
- The word reproducir comes from the Latin reproducere, which literally means 'to lead back', implying a return to the original state or source.
- In a legal or artistic context, reproducibilidad can refer to the physical copying of a work, leading to discussions about el aura of an original piece of art.
Examples in context
- La reproducibilidad de los resultados es fundamental en la cienciaThe reproducibility of results is crucial in science
- La consistencia de los resultados respalda la reproducibilidad del estudioThe consistency of the results supports the reproducibility of the study
- La fiabilidad de los resultados es clave para la reproducibilidad de los hallazgosThe reliability of the results is key to the reproducibility of the findings
- La reproducibilidad de este experimento es muy baja.The reproducibility of this experiment is very low.
- Buscamos mejorar la reproducibilidad de nuestros resultados.We are seeking to improve the reproducibility of our results.
- La reproducibilidad es clave en la investigación científica.Reproducibility is key in scientific research.
Example conversation
Two scientists are discussing their latest research results in a lab.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿revisaste la reproducibilidad del ensayo?Daniel, did you check the reproducibility of the trial?
- DanielSí, Elena, los resultados son consistentes.Yes, Elena, the results are consistent.
- ElenaPerfecto, entonces podemos publicar el artículo.Perfect, then we can publish the article.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo, todo quedó muy claro.I agree, everything was very clear.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
