científico
/θjenˈtifiko/
The English word "scientific" is científico in Spanish.
This word is used to describe things that are of or have to do with science. A formal way to express that something is related to science is to use Relativo/a a la ciencia. Additionally, you may encounter the formal expression Científicamente demostrado to indicate that something is scientifically proven.
Meaning: of or having to do with science (adj)
Which one should you use?
Note that científico can function as both an adjective meaning "scientific" and as a noun meaning "scientist".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use científica for feminine nouns, científicos for masculine plural nouns and científicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/θjenˈtifiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term ciencia is often used in the colloquial phrase no tiene ciencia, which means something is not actually difficult to do, despite appearing technical.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, calling someone a científico can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is over-analyzing a simple situation or acting overly pedantic.
- The word ciencia (science) comes from the same root as the English verb 'to know', highlighting that science is fundamentally a system of knowing.
Examples in context
- Están en un laboratorio científico.They are in a scientific laboratory.This sentence shows the use of científico in a laboratory context.Tatoeba #5318173 by CrystalPIUer, translation #5317400 by mailohilohi
- Su teoría no tiene fundamento científico.Your theory has no scientific basis.This sentence uses científico to describe a lack of scientific basis.Tatoeba #1290226 by hayastan, translation #1338143 by darinmex
- Buscamos teorías con fundamento científico.We are looking for theories with scientific grounds.This sentence describes the search for theories with científico grounds.Tatoeba #1290227 by hayastan, translation #1423165 by marcelostockle
- La comunidad científica está trabajando en avances tecnológicos.The scientific community is working on technological advancements.
- El informe contiene datos relativos a la investigación científica.The report contains data related to scientific research.
- Está científicamente demostrado que la vacuna es segura.It is scientifically proven that the vaccine is safe.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a book in a library.
- MaríaMe gusta este libro sobre el método científico.I like this book about the scientific method.
- Javier¿Es muy difícil de leer, María?Is it very difficult to read, María?
- MaríaNo, el lenguaje científico es muy claro aquí.No, the scientific language is very clear here.
- JavierEntonces lo leeré yo también, gracias.Then I will read it too, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scientific” translations and entries científico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
