Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
láser
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlaseɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounlaser
Example
¡Cuidado con el láser!
Be careful with the laser!
More examples
En la presentación usaré un puntero láser.
In the presentation I will use a laser pointer.
Core concept
Focused, high-intensity light used as a beam or in a device.
Common phrases
tratamiento con láser
laser treatment
puntero láser
laser pointer
luz láser
laser light
Similar words
luz: General visible light that fills a space and makes the area bright.
rayo: Straight, narrow line of light projecting outward from a point source.
haz: Relatively wide beam of light that moves as a compact strip.
puntero láser: Compact pointer that produces a bright, focused spot to show objects.
Definition in Spanish
Designa un aparato o fenómeno que produce un haz estrecho, coherente y muy intenso de luz.
Word origin
The Spanish term comes from the English acronym LASER, adopted as a loanword from the scientific name 'light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation'.
Usage tips
- When referring to the beam rather than the apparatus, Spanish often uses el haz de láser or rayo láser to avoid ambiguity.
Other meanings
- laser lightnoun
- laser beamnoun