Spanish Conversation · Level 39
74 words
Spanish word
impureza
Pronunciation
IPA/impuˈɾeθa/
Meaning
- feminine nounimpurity
Example
Se detectó una impureza en la muestra.
An impurity was detected in the sample.
More examples
No comas eso si hay impureza en la comida.
Don't eat that if there is impurity in the food.
Core concept
Foreign particles mixed into a material that lower its purity.
Common phrases
impureza en la comida
impurity in the food
alimento con impureza
food with impurity
Similar words
contaminante: Substance that harms a product or the environment by causing contamination.
suciedad: Dirt or grime that adheres to a surface.
residuo: Unwanted substance that remains after processing or use.
partícula: Extremely small particle, often microscopic.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa la presencia de impurezas o la condición de no estar puro en una sustancia.
Word origin
From Latin impuritas 'uncleanness' (in- 'not' + purus 'pure'), with Spanish suffix -eza forming the noun for the state of not being pure.
Usage tips
- Frequent in technical and lab contexts; reports commonly say 'contiene impurezas' or 'libre de impurezas' and the plural impurezas is typical when listing contaminants.