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How to Say "chemistry" in Spanish

The Spanish word forchemistryis químicaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
the science
A glass Erlenmeyer flask containing a bubbling green liquid, representing the science of chemistry.

Examples

La química es una materia obligatoria en la escuela secundaria.

Chemistry is a mandatory subject in high school.

Necesitamos analizar la química del agua para ver si es potable.

We need to analyze the chemistry of the water to see if it is drinkable.

Gender Rule Exception

Even though 'química' starts with a stressed 'a' sound, it follows the normal feminine rule because the stress is on the 'i' (quÍmica), so you always use 'la' (la química).

Other Meanings ofquímica

químicacan also mean:

  • interpersonal connection, spark(B1)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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