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“chemistry” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkimika/

Example

Estudio química en la universidad.

I study chemistry at the university.

Illustration for química (chemistry)

How to say “chemistry” in Spanish

“Chemistry” in Spanish is química.

Science of substances, their composition and transformations.

Full entry for química: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with química

Mi hermano tiene clase de química hoy.

My brother has chemistry class today.

Tips for using química

  • Tener química is an everyday idiom meaning personal rapport rather than literal study of substances, so context determines whether someone speaks of people or the subject.

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