omega
“omega” means “omega” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
omega
Also: the end
📝 In Action
La omega es la última letra del alfabeto griego.
A2Omega is the last letter of the Greek alphabet.
En el libro de Apocalipsis, Dios dice que es el alfa y el omega.
B1In the book of Revelation, God says He is the alpha and the omega.
Este descubrimiento representa la omega de años de investigación.
C1This discovery represents the end point of years of research.
omega-3 / omega-6
📝 In Action
El salmón tiene mucho omega-3.
A2Salmon has a lot of omega-3.
Tomo cápsulas de omega para mejorar mi salud.
B1I take omega capsules to improve my health.
Los ácidos grasos omega son esenciales para el cerebro.
B2Omega fatty acids are essential for the brain.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: omega
Question 1 of 3
Which letter of the Greek alphabet is 'omega'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Ancient Greek 'ō mega', which literally means 'great O'. This was to distinguish it from 'o mikron' (little O), which had a shorter sound.
First recorded: Ancient Greek origin; used in Spanish since the Middle Ages in religious and academic texts.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'omega' masculine or feminine?
It depends! If you are talking about the letter itself, it's feminine (la omega). If you are talking about the fatty acid supplement, it's masculine (el omega-3).
Does 'omega' only refer to the Greek letter?
No, in Spanish, like in English, it is often used figuratively to mean the ultimate end or the conclusion of something.
Is the 'o' in omega pronounced like the 'o' in 'boat'?
Not quite. In Spanish, 'o' is always a short, crisp sound like the 'o' in 'ocean' or 'force' without the sliding 'u' sound at the end.