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“radiation” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/raðjaˈθjon/

Example

La radiación puede ser peligrosa.

Radiation can be dangerous.

Illustration for radiación (radiation)

How to say “radiation” in Spanish

“Radiation” in Spanish is radiación.

Emission of energy from a source carried by rays or particles.

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

Example sentences with radiación

La radiación ultravioleta ayuda a sintetizar la vitamina D.

Ultraviolet radiation helps synthesize vitamin D.

Tips for using radiación

  • Spanish distinguishes radiar (to emit rays) from irradiar (to expose to radiation), with radiar used for sources and irradiar for effects on objects.

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