científica
“científica” means “scientist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
scientist
Also: researcher
📝 In Action
La joven científica ganó un premio por su trabajo con células madre.
B1The young scientist won an award for her work with stem cells.
Mi tía es una científica que estudia el océano.
A2My aunt is a scientist who studies the ocean.
scientific
📝 In Action
Necesitamos evidencia científica para validar esta teoría.
B1We need scientific evidence to validate this theory.
La comunidad científica aceptó su nueva hipótesis.
B2The scientific community accepted her new hypothesis.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: científica
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'científica' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin term *scientia* (meaning 'knowledge' or 'knowing'), combined with a root that relates to making or doing. It literally means 'someone who practices knowledge' or 'related to knowledge'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'científica' and 'científico'?
'Científica' is the feminine form. If you are talking about a female scientist or describing a feminine noun (like 'teoría científica'), use 'científica'. If you are talking about a male scientist or describing a masculine noun (like 'método científico'), use 'científico'.