Spanish word

electromagnética

Pronunciation

IPA/elektɾomaɣˈnetika/

Meaning

  • adjectiveelectromagnetic

Example

Instalamos una antena electromagnética en el tejado.

We installed an electromagnetic antenna on the roof.

Illustration for electromagnética (electromagnetic)

More examples

La interferencia electromagnética puede hacer que la radio suene mal.

Electromagnetic interference can make the radio sound bad.

Core concept

Interaction of electric and magnetic fields.

Common phrases

  • interferencia electromagnética

    electromagnetic interference

  • radiación electromagnética

    electromagnetic radiation

Similar words

eléctrico: Pertaining to electric charge, current, or equipment powered by electricity.
electrónico: Pertaining to circuits, chips, or devices that operate using electronic components.
magnético: Pertaining to magnetic fields, magnets, or materials affected by magnetism.

Definition in Spanish

Indica relación con fenómenos producidos por la interacción entre electricidad y magnetismo, como ondas que transportan energía.

Word origin

A compound of electro- (Greek for electricity) and magnet- (Greek for magnet), forming an adjective for phenomena involving both electric and magnetic effects.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are onda electromagnética, campo electromagnético, and antena electromagnética, so place the adjective after the noun and match gender and number.

Related words

  • electromagnéticamenteelectromagneticallyadverb

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