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How to Say "quantum" in Spanish

The Spanish word forquantumis cuánticoB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
Relating to physics or discrete units of energy.
A glowing blue sphere surrounded by smaller glowing particles on circular orbits.

Examples

La física cuántica estudia las partículas más pequeñas del universo.

Quantum physics studies the smallest particles in the universe.

Este descubrimiento representa un salto cuántico para la medicina.

This discovery represents a quantum leap for medicine.

Pronto tendremos una computadora cuántica en el laboratorio.

Soon we will have a quantum computer in the lab.

Matching the Noun

This word must match the gender of the object it describes. Use 'cuántico' for masculine things (like 'salto') and 'cuántica' for feminine things (like 'física').

Placement

In Spanish, this word almost always comes after the thing it is describing, just like most adjectives.

Missing the Accent

Mistake:El salto cuantico.

Correction: El salto cuántico. Always put the accent on the first 'á' to keep the emphasis on that syllable.

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