fundición
/fundiˈθjon/feminine
Smelting is translated into Spanish as fundición.
The term refers to the process of melting or fusion, particularly the method used to extract metal from its ore.
Meaning: process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun fundición is derived from the verb fundir, which means to melt or to smelt.
Which one should you use?
The word fundición can refer to both the process of smelting and the physical foundry or smelting plant itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
fundición is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/fundiˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In a modern electrical context, fundirse is the common way to say a light bulb has burnt out or a fuse has blown. Literally, it means the filament has melted.
- The verb fundir is also used in finance to describe the 'melting away' or loss of capital. It is a common way to describe an investment that has completely failed or disappeared.
- The word fundir is used to describe both smelting metal and the act of blending colors or flavors together. It is the same root used in the word fondue, though that is a French loanword.
Examples in context
- La fusión del hierro es un proceso fundamental en la producción de acero.The smelting of iron is a fundamental process in steel production.
- La fundición de metales es una industria importante en esta región.Metal smelting is an important industry in this region.
- ¿Sabes cómo derretir el aluminio para hacer joyas?Do you know how to smelt aluminum to make jewelry?
- Mi abuelo solía hacer fundición en su taller.My grandfather used to smelt in his workshop.
- La fundición de hierro requiere mucho calor.The smelting of iron requires a lot of heat.
- El proceso de fundición es muy eficiente.The smelting process is very efficient.
- Trabajan en la fundición de cobre.They work in the copper smelting plant.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a visit to an industrial site.
- Lucía¿Cómo es la fundición de plata?How is the silver smelting plant?
- AlejandroEs un lugar muy grande y ruidoso.It is a very big and noisy place.
- LucíaEntiendo, ¿es peligroso para los empleados?I see, is it dangerous for the employees?
- AlejandroNo, tienen protocolos de seguridad estrictos.No, they have strict safety protocols.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “smelting” translations and entries fundición, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
