How to Say "scientist" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “scientist” is “científico” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El científico presentó su invento en la conferencia.
The scientist presented his invention at the conference.
Todo buen científico debe ser muy curioso y paciente.
Every good scientist must be very curious and patient.
Mi hermano quiere ser un científico cuando sea mayor.
My brother wants to be a scientist when he grows up.
Gender Matters
Remember that 'el científico' is used for a male scientist. If you are talking about a female scientist, the word changes slightly to 'la científica'.
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “La científico hizo un descubrimiento.”
Correction: El científico hizo un descubrimiento. (The article 'el' must match the masculine noun.)
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