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matemático

mah-teh-MAH-tee-koh/mateˈmatiko/

mathematical

Also: exact or precise
A colorful set of wooden geometric shapes like a cube, a sphere, and a pyramid sitting on a table.

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Necesito resolver un problema matemático muy difícil.

A2

I need to solve a very difficult mathematical problem.

El arquitecto hizo un cálculo matemático para el puente.

B1

The architect did a mathematical calculation for the bridge.

Todo sucedió con una precisión matemática.

B2

Everything happened with mathematical precision.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • impreciso (imprecise)

Common Collocations

  • modelo matemático – mathematical model
  • cálculo matemático – mathematical calculation
  • instrumento matemático – mathematical instrument

mathematician

NounmA2
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📝 In Action

Ese hombre es un matemático famoso.

A2

That man is a famous mathematician.

El matemático dio una conferencia sobre álgebra.

B1

The mathematician gave a lecture on algebra.

Mi tío trabaja como matemático en una empresa de tecnología.

B1

My uncle works as a mathematician at a technology company.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • geómetra (geometer (specialist in geometry))

Common Collocations

  • ser un gran matemático – to be a great mathematician
  • matemático puro – pure mathematician

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "matemático" in Spanish:

mathematical→mathematician→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: matemático

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence means 'He is a mathematician'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
matemáticas(mathematics (the subject)) — Noun
matemáticamente(mathematically) — Adverb
matematizar(to mathematize) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
automáticopragmáticosimpático
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'mathematikos', which meant 'fond of learning.' It traveled through Latin as 'mathematicus' before becoming the Spanish word we use today.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mathematicianFrench: mathématicienItalian: matematico

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'matemático' and 'matemáticas'?

'Matemático' is either an adjective (mathematical) or a person (a male mathematician). 'Matemáticas' (usually plural) refers to the field of study or the subject you take in school.

Does 'matemático' always have an accent?

Yes! In Spanish, words that are stressed on the third-to-last syllable always require a written accent mark.

How do I say 'a female mathematician'?

Simply change the final 'o' to an 'a': 'una matemática'.