laboratorio de ciencias
/laboɾatoɾjo de θjenθjas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "science lab" is translated into Spanish as laboratorio de ciencias.
The term refers to a science lab.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the term laboratorio de ciencias in formal or educational contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/laboɾatoɾjo de θjenθjas/
Did you know?
- The word laboratorio can also refer to a place where photos are developed, meaning a photographer's studio is called a laboratorio just like a chemistry lab.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, students colloquially refer to the laboratorio de ciencias simply as el labo.
- The word laboratorio shares the same Latin root as 'labor', reflecting the original idea that a lab is a place of hard work and effort rather than just a place for experiments.
Examples in context
- Están en el laboratorio de ciencias.They're in the science lab.This sentence is useful for stating that people are currently located in the laboratorio de ciencias.Tatoeba #1793265 by marcelostockle, translation #1792428 by Spamster
- Durante la clase de biología, vamos al laboratorio de ciencias naturales.During biology class, we go to the natural sciences lab.
- El laboratorio de ciencias es muy grande.The science lab is very large.
- Necesitamos entrar al laboratorio de ciencias.We need to enter the science lab.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking for their classroom in a school.
- Mateo¿Dónde está el laboratorio de ciencias?Where is the science lab?
- SofíaEstá al final del pasillo.It is at the end of the hallway.
- MateoGracias, Sofía.Thank you, Sofía.
- SofíaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, laboratorio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
