How to Say "optical" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “optical” is “óptica” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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adjectiveB1
relating to sight or light (feminine form)
Examples
Ese dibujo es una ilusión óptica.
That drawing is an optical illusion.
La señal viaja por una red de fibra óptica.
The signal travels through a fiber optic network.
La capacidad óptica del telescopio es impresionante.
The telescope's optical capacity is impressive.
Gender Agreement
Use 'óptica' when describing words that are feminine, like 'ilusión' or 'fibra'. If the thing you are describing is masculine, use 'óptico'.
Positioning
Mistake: “Es una óptica ilusión.”
Correction: Es una ilusión óptica.
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