How to Say "microwaves" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “microwaves” is “microondas” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
electromagnetic waves

Examples
Las microondas se usan en las comunicaciones por satélite.
Microwaves are used in satellite communications.
Este aparato emite microondas de baja frecuencia.
This device emits low-frequency microwaves.
The Gender Switch
When you are talking about the invisible waves (science context), the word becomes feminine because 'onda' (wave) is feminine. You would say 'las microondas'.
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