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“seismic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsismiko/

Example

Durante la erupción hubo varias réplicas sísmicas.

During the eruption there were several seismic aftershocks.

Illustration for sísmico (seismic)

How to say “seismic” in Spanish

“Seismic” in Spanish is sísmico.

Ground shaking that sends waves through the Earth's crust.

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

Example sentences with sísmico

El edificio sufrió daños sísmicos tras el temblor.

The building suffered seismic damage after the tremor.

Tips for using sísmico

  • Frequent in news and technical reports while everyday speakers prefer the noun sismo or temblor, and the adjective agrees in gender and number (actividad sísmica, movimientos sísmicos).

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