Spanish word

atómico

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈtomiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveatomic

Example

La energía atómica requiere medidas de seguridad estrictas.

Atomic energy requires strict safety measures.

Illustration for atómico (atomic)

More examples

La bomba atómica cambió la historia de la ciudad.

The atomic bomb changed the history of the city.

Core concept

Atom-scale properties and nuclear technology.

Common phrases

  • bomba atómica

    atomic bomb

  • explosión atómica

    atomic explosion

  • arma atómica

    atomic weapon

Similar words

nuclear: Relates specifically to the atom's nucleus or to nuclear energy and reactions.
radioactivo: Has unstable nuclei that release radiation as they undergo decay.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece al ámbito de los átomos o que describe efectos y tecnologías asociados a la energía nuclear, usado en ciencia y en expresiones cotidianas.

Word origin

Derived from Greek atomos 'uncut' via Latin atomicus, with Spanish suffix -ico marking an adjective meaning related to atoms or their effects.

Usage tips

  • Atómico carries a written accent on the ó because stress falls on the third-to-last syllable, and learners often omit that accent.

Other meanings

  • nuclearadjective

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