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“pendulum” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpendulo/

Example

El péndulo del reloj se balancea con regularidad.

The clock's pendulum swings regularly.

Illustration for péndulo (pendulum)

How to say “pendulum” in Spanish

“Pendulum” in Spanish is péndulo.

Suspended mass used to mark regular time or study oscillations.

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

Example sentences with péndulo

En la estación, la puerta se abre y cierra como un péndulo.

At the station, the door opens and closes like a pendulum.

Tips for using péndulo

  • When used figuratively, péndulo commonly appears with the verb 'oscilar' or the phrase 'oscilar entre A y B' to indicate a swing between two states.

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