Spanish word

litio

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlitjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlithium

Example

Las baterías usan litio.

Batteries use lithium.

Illustration for litio (lithium)

More examples

Mi médico me recetó litio para estabilizar mi ánimo.

My doctor prescribed lithium to stabilize my mood.

Core concept

The chemical element with symbol Li, notable for its light weight and use in rechargeable cells.

Common phrases

  • batería de litio

    lithium battery

  • pilas de litio

    lithium batteries

  • tomar litio

    take lithium

Similar words

batería: Device that stores electrical energy and supplies power to appliances and electronic devices.
pila: Small single cell battery used in remotes and other compact portable gadgets.

Definition in Spanish

Elemento químico de símbolo Li, metal blando y muy ligero presente en baterías y aplicaciones electrónicas.

Word origin

Borrowed from Modern Latin lithium, from Greek lithos 'stone', reflecting that it was discovered in mineral form.

Usage tips

  • Technical phrases commonly use 'batería de iones de litio' or 'batería de litio', while casual conversation tends to use simply 'batería' or 'pila'.

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