resonancia
“resonancia” means “MRI” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
MRI, scan
Also: magnetic resonance
📝 In Action
El médico me pidió una resonancia magnética de la rodilla.
A2The doctor ordered an MRI of my knee.
Tengo que ir al hospital para mi resonancia a las diez.
A2I have to go to the hospital for my scan at ten.
Los resultados de la resonancia estarán listos mañana.
B1The MRI results will be ready tomorrow.
resonance
Also: echo, vibration
📝 In Action
La resonancia en esta catedral es impresionante.
B2The resonance in this cathedral is impressive.
El violín tiene una caja de madera que ayuda a la resonancia.
B2The violin has a wooden body that helps with the resonance.
Buscamos un lugar con poca resonancia para grabar el video.
C1We are looking for a place with little echo to record the video.
impact, significance
Also: repercussion
📝 In Action
Sus palabras tuvieron una gran resonancia en la prensa internacional.
C1His words had a great impact in the international press.
La noticia tuvo poca resonancia entre los ciudadanos.
C1The news had little significance among the citizens.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "resonancia" in Spanish:
echo→impact→magnetic resonance→mri→repercussion→resonance→scan→significance→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: resonancia
Question 1 of 3
If your doctor says you need a 'resonancia', where are you likely going?
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From the Latin 'resonantia', which literally means 'the act of echoing back.' It comes from 're-' (again) and 'sonare' (to sound).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'resonancia' only mean MRI?
No, while it's very common in medicine, it also refers to sound echoes in physics/music and to the 'reach' or 'impact' of news or events.
How do I say 'I had an MRI' in Spanish?
You should say 'Me hice una resonancia.' Use the reflexive form 'me hice' because someone else performed it on you.
Is 'resonancia' a formal word?
It depends. In a hospital, it's neutral/standard. When used to mean 'social impact,' it sounds quite formal and sophisticated.