uranio
“uranio” means “uranium” in Spanish (the chemical element).
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El uranio es un metal muy denso que se encuentra en la naturaleza.
A2Uranium is a very dense metal found in nature.
Esta central eléctrica utiliza uranio como combustible.
B1This power plant uses uranium as fuel.
Varios países tienen grandes minas de uranio.
B2Several countries have large uranium mines.
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Named after the planet Uranus. The chemist who discovered the element in 1789 named it to honor the planet, which had been discovered just eight years earlier.
First recorded: Late 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to capitalize 'uranio' in Spanish?
No, chemical elements are common nouns in Spanish and are written in lowercase unless they start a sentence.
Is 'uranio' a common word for beginners?
Not really. It is usually considered a B1 (Intermediate) level word because it's specific to science and news.
What is the plural of 'uranio'?
The plural is 'uranios', but it is almost never used because uranium is treated as a substance, like 'water' or 'gold'.