English–Spanish

“radical” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/raðiˈkal/

Example

Necesitamos un cambio radical.

We need a radical change.

Illustration for radical (radical)

How to say “radical” in Spanish

“Radical” in Spanish is radical.

Central gear removed from inside a machine.

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

Example sentences with radical

El doctor recomendó un tratamiento radical ante la gravedad del caso.

The doctor recommended radical treatment given the seriousness of the case.

Tips for using radical

  • Stress in Spanish falls on the final syllable (ra-di-CAL), unlike common English stress on the first syllable, which can cause a pronunciation mismatch.

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