vector
/beɡˈtoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for 'vector' is vector.
vector is a masculine noun referring to a directed quantity. In scientific contexts, you may use the adjective vectorial to describe things related to vectors, such as a vector space and the adverb vectorialmente to describe actions or processes related to vectors. Specific mathematical terms include vector unitario for 'unit vector' and vector resultante for 'resultant vector'.
Meaning: directed quantity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form used to describe things related to vectors is vectorial.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɡˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish term vector shares a common ancient root with the English word 'wagon', as both stem from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'carrying'.
- In certain Spanish-speaking academic circles, the term vector is used metaphorically to describe a 'driving force' or a 'direction' for a social or political movement.
- In Spanish, vector is used not just in physics but also in medicine to describe an organism, like a mosquito, that transmits a disease.
Examples in context
- La dimensión de un espacio vectorial es igual al número máximo de elementos linealmente independientes en él.The dimension of a vector space equals the largest number of its elements that can be linearly independent.This sentence shows how to use the word vector in the context of vector spaces.Tatoeba #2153596 by marcelostockle, translation #2125780 by halfb1t
- Este problema requiere el uso de vectoresThis problem requires the use of vectors
- La magnitud vectorial indica la dirección y la intensidadThe vectorial magnitude indicates the direction and intensity
- La fuerza se aplica vectorialmenteThe force is applied vectorially
- ¿Has estudiado los vectores hoy?Have you studied vectors today?
- El vector tiene una magnitud de diez.The vector has a magnitude of ten.
- Calculamos el vector resultante de la suma.We calculate the resulting vector of the sum.
Example conversation
Two students are studying physics in a library.
- Javier¿Sabes cómo dibujar este vector?Do you know how to draw this vector?
- ElenaSí, necesito saber su dirección primero.Yes, I need to know its direction first.
- JavierElena, ¿puedes ayudarme con el ángulo?Elena, can you help me with the angle?
- ElenaClaro, Javier, lo haremos juntos.Of course, Javier, we will do it together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vector” translations and entries vector, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
