carbono

kar-BOH-noh/kaɾˈβono/

“carbono” means “carbon” in Spanish (the chemical element).

carbon

Also: carbon-14

El diamante es una forma de carbono puro.

Diamond is a form of pure carbon.

Debemos reducir nuestra huella de carbono para proteger el planeta.

We must reduce our carbon footprint to protect the planet.

El carbono es la base de toda la vida en la Tierra.

Carbon is the basis of all life on Earth.

Words that translate to "carbono" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼

carbón(coal / charcoal) — Noun

carbonizar(to carbonize / to char) — Verb

carbonato(carbonate) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'carbo', which means 'coal'. It was adapted into scientific Spanish to distinguish the pure element from the fuel.

First recorded: 18th Century (Scientific adoption)

Cognates (Related words)

French: carboneEnglish: carbonItalian: carbonio

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Is 'carbono' used for 'carbon copy'?

Not exactly. In Spanish, 'carbon copy' is usually 'copia al carbón' or 'papel carbón', using the word 'carbón' instead of 'carbono'.