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How to Say "archaeologic" in Spanish

The Spanish word forarchaeologicis arqueológicoB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
scientific context
A partially unearthed ancient stone statue head in a dirt pit with a small brush and trowel nearby.

Examples

Fuimos a ver un sitio arqueológico muy antiguo.

We went to see a very old archaeological site.

El museo tiene una gran colección de objetos arqueológicos.

The museum has a large collection of archaeological objects.

Los científicos realizaron un estudio arqueológico en la selva.

The scientists conducted an archaeological study in the jungle.

Matching with Nouns

This word must match the gender of the thing you are describing. If the thing is 'masculine' (like 'un sitio'), use 'arqueológico'. If it is 'feminine' (like 'una zona'), change the ending to 'arqueológica'.

Placement of the Word

In Spanish, describing words usually come after the person or thing they describe. Instead of saying 'archaeological site,' you say 'sitio arqueológico' (site archaeological).

The 'H' Trap

Mistake:archeológico

Correction: arqueológico. Spanish uses 'qu' to make the 'k' sound in this word, whereas English uses 'ch'.

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