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How to Say "mathematical" in Spanish

The Spanish word formathematicalis matemáticoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
related to the study or use of numbers and logic
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Examples

Necesito resolver un problema matemático muy difícil.

I need to solve a very difficult mathematical problem.

El arquitecto hizo un cálculo matemático para el puente.

The architect did a mathematical calculation for the bridge.

Todo sucedió con una precisión matemática.

Everything happened with mathematical precision.

Matching with Nouns

In Spanish, adjectives must match the noun they describe. Use 'matemático' for masculine words (el problema) and 'matemática' for feminine words (la fórmula).

Position Matters

You usually put this word after the noun you are describing, like 'un error matemático' (a mathematical error).

Don't forget the accent

Mistake:matematico

Correction: matemático. The stress is on the third-to-last syllable, so it always needs a written accent mark.

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