How to Say "atom" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “atom” is “átomo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the basic unit of a chemical element
Examples
El hidrógeno es el átomo más simple del universo.
Hydrogen is the simplest atom in the universe.
Aprendimos sobre la estructura del átomo en la clase de química.
We learned about the structure of the atom in chemistry class.
Los científicos pueden dividir el átomo para generar energía.
Scientists can split the atom to generate energy.
Always Masculine
Even though it refers to a scientific concept, it is a masculine noun. You must always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
The Written Accent
This word is an 'esdrújula,' which means the stress is on the third-to-last syllable (Á-to-mo). In Spanish, these words always need a written accent mark.
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “atomo”
Correction: átomo
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