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magnético

mahg-NEH-tee-koh/maɡˈnetiko/

“magnético” means “magnetic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

magnetic

Also: magnetic
A classic red and blue horseshoe magnet pulling several shiny silver paperclips toward its ends.

📝 In Action

La brújula funciona porque tiene una aguja magnética.

A2

The compass works because it has a magnetic needle.

No pongas imanes cerca de la banda magnética de tu tarjeta.

B1

Don't put magnets near the magnetic stripe on your card.

La Tierra tiene un campo magnético muy fuerte.

B1

The Earth has a very strong magnetic field.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • imantado (magnetized)

Antonyms

  • amagnético (non-magnetic)

Common Collocations

  • campo magnético – magnetic field
  • polo magnético – magnetic pole
  • banda magnética – magnetic stripe

magnetic

Also: captivating
A friendly person with a bright smile standing in a park, with several people leaning in and smiling back as if drawn to their warmth.

📝 In Action

Ella tiene una personalidad magnética que atrae a todo el mundo.

B2

She has a magnetic personality that attracts everyone.

Su mirada magnética me dejó sin palabras.

C1

Their magnetic gaze left me speechless.

Fue un líder con un carisma magnético.

B2

He was a leader with magnetic charisma.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cautivador (captivating)
  • atrayente (attractive)

Antonyms

  • repulsivo (repulsive)

Common Collocations

  • personalidad magnética – magnetic personality
  • mirada magnética – magnetic look/gaze

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "magnético" in Spanish:

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: magnético

Question 1 of 3

Which of these describes a magnetic stripe on a card?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
imán(magnet) — Noun
magnetismo(magnetism) — Noun
magnetizar(to magnetize) — Verb
imantar(to magnetize) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
estéticopoéticoenergético
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'magneticus', which comes from the Greek 'magnētēs' (stone from Magnesia, an area in Greece where magnetic ores were found).

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: magneticFrench: magnétiqueItalian: magnetico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'magnético' used for physically attractive people?

It refers more to their aura or charm rather than just their physical looks. Use 'atractivo' for general looks.

Do I need the accent on the 'e'?

Yes! Without it, the pronunciation would change and it would be considered a spelling error.

What is the difference between 'imán' and 'magnético'?

An 'imán' is the actual object (the magnet), while 'magnético' is the word used to describe things related to it.