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“scientist” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/θjenˈtifiko/

Example

Los científicos investigan nuevas vacunas.

The scientists investigate new vaccines.

Illustration for científico (scientist)

How to say “scientist” in Spanish

“Scientist” in Spanish is científico.

Person who tests hypotheses through observation and experiment.

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

Example sentences with científico

Según los científicos, la contaminación afecta la salud.

According to the scientists, pollution affects health.

Tips for using científico

  • Spanish job nouns show gender, so the feminine form is científica and the masculine is científico, and the form must match the person's gender.

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