How to Say "magnet" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “magnet” is “imán” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tengo un imán de Madrid en mi nevera.
I have a Madrid magnet on my fridge.
Los imanes atraen algunos metales.
Magnets attract some metals.
Ten cuidado, ese imán es muy potente.
Be careful, that magnet is very powerful.
Losing the Accent Mark
When you make 'imán' plural, it becomes 'imanes'. Notice the accent mark on the 'a' disappears! This is because the stress naturally stays on the 'man' syllable, and Spanish rules say we don't need the mark once the word gets longer.
Don't forget the 'á'
Mistake: “Escribí iman en mi cuaderno.”
Correction: Escribí imán en mi cuaderno. (Always include the accent mark on the singular form to show the stress is at the end.)
Other Meanings of “imán”
“imán” can also mean:
- a person or place that attracts others(B2)
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