radiación
“radiación” means “radiation” in Spanish (energy emission).
radiation
Also: emission
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La radiación solar calienta la Tierra.
B1Solar radiation heats the Earth.
El equipo médico utiliza la radiación para las terapias.
B2The medical team uses radiation for therapies.
Debemos protegernos de la radiación ultravioleta en verano.
B2We must protect ourselves from ultraviolet radiation in the summer.
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Comes directly from the Latin word *radiatio*, which meant 'shining' or 'emitting rays.' It is built upon the Latin root *radius*, meaning 'ray' or 'spoke of a wheel.'
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'radiación' always something dangerous?
No. While we often hear about harmful nuclear or UV radiation, 'radiación' simply means the emission of energy. Heat from a stove or light from the sun is also a form of radiation, and these are essential or harmless.
How is 'radiación' different from 'radio'?
'Radiación' (f.) is the process of emitting energy. 'Radio' (m.) has several meanings, including the device you listen to music on, or the scientific element (radium).