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Spanish word
geofísico
Pronunciation
IPA/xeoˈfisiko/
Meaning
- adjectivegeophysical
Example
Los científicos analizaron datos geofísicos del terremoto.
The scientists analyzed geophysical data from the earthquake.
More examples
El equipo geofísico del laboratorio detectó señales tras el temblor.
The laboratory's geophysical equipment detected signals after the tremor.
Core concept
Seismic waves and magnetic field lines inside the Earth.
Common phrases
equipo geofísico
geophysical equipment
registro geofísico
geophysical record
Definition in Spanish
Perteneciente o relativo a la geofísica, la ciencia que analiza las propiedades físicas de la Tierra.
Word origin
From Greek geo 'earth' plus Spanish físico, with físico ultimately from Latin physicus and Greek physikós meaning 'physical', forming an adjective for the Earth's physical properties.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, geofísico commonly labels data, measurements, or studies about physical Earth processes, while geográfico refers to maps, locations, or spatial features.
Other meanings
- geophysicistnoun
Related words
- geofísicamentegeophysicallyadverb