científico
/syehn-TEE-fee-koh/
scientific
Showing something that is related to science, like a bubbling experiment, helps illustrate the adjective meaning of científico (scientific).
científico(adjective)
scientific
?relating to science or research
scholarly
?related to academic study
📝 In Action
Necesitamos evidencia científica antes de publicar los resultados.
B1We need scientific evidence before publishing the results.
El método científico es la base de su trabajo.
A2The scientific method is the basis of their work.
La comunidad científica está de acuerdo con este nuevo modelo.
B2The scientific community agrees with this new model.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Like all Spanish adjectives, 'científico' must change its ending to match the noun it describes. For a feminine noun like 'investigación' (research), you must say 'investigación científica'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Pairings
You will often hear this word paired with nouns like 'método' (method), 'prueba' (proof), 'estudio' (study), and 'comunidad' (community).
This illustration of a male researcher demonstrates the noun meaning of científico (scientist).
📝 In Action
El científico presentó su invento en la conferencia.
B1The scientist presented his invention at the conference.
Todo buen científico debe ser muy curioso y paciente.
B1Every good scientist must be very curious and patient.
Mi hermano quiere ser un científico cuando sea mayor.
A2My brother wants to be a scientist when he grows up.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matters
Remember that 'el científico' is used for a male scientist. If you are talking about a female scientist, the word changes slightly to 'la científica'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: "La científico hizo un descubrimiento."
Correction: El científico hizo un descubrimiento. (The article 'el' must match the masculine noun.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: científico
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'científico' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'científico' y 'científica'?
The main difference is gender. 'El científico' is the masculine noun (a male scientist), while 'la científica' is the feminine noun (a female scientist). Both words can also be used as adjectives, but they must agree with the noun they modify (e.g., 'el método científico' vs. 'la teoría científica').
¿Se puede usar 'científico' para describir cosas abstractas?
Absolutely! It is often used to describe concepts, methods, or approaches, such as 'rigor científico' (scientific rigor) or 'debate científico' (scientific debate).