How to Say "electron" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “electron” is “electrón” — B2 level.
Examples
Un átomo tiene un núcleo rodeado por electrones.
An atom has a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
La corriente eléctrica es el movimiento de los electrones a través de un cable.
Electric current is the movement of electrons through a wire.
El microscopio de electrones nos permite ver cosas que son invisibles a simple vista.
The electron microscope allows us to see things that are invisible to the naked eye.
The Vanishing Accent
When you make 'electrón' plural, it becomes 'electrones.' Notice that the accent mark on the 'o' disappears because the rhythm of the word changes.
Gender Memory Aid
Most Spanish words ending in '-ón' that refer to objects or concepts are masculine (el electrón).
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “El electron es pequeño.”
Correction: El electrón es pequeño.
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