Spanish word

magnético

Pronunciation

IPA/maɣˈnetiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivemagnetic

Example

El campo magnético es fuerte.

The magnetic field is strong.

Illustration for magnético (magnetic)

More examples

La tarjeta magnética no funciona en el cajero.

The magnetic stripe card doesn't work in the ATM.

Core concept

Magnet pulling iron filings.

Common phrases

  • campo magnético

    magnetic field

  • tarjeta magnética

    magnetic stripe card

  • resonancia magnética

    magnetic resonance imaging

Similar words

atractivo: Appeals to people's interest or approval because of attractive looks or qualities.
cautivador: Holds the viewer's attention by being unusually fascinating or absorbing.
encantador: Creates warmth and pleasure in others through friendly, pleasing behavior or atmosphere.
seductor: Persuasively attracts others' attention or desire through calculated charm.

Definition in Spanish

Relativo al magnetismo o que, en sentido figurado, ejerce una atracción fuerte sobre personas o cosas.

Word origin

The adjective derives from Greek magnētikos (from magnēs 'lodestone') via Latin magneticus, giving Spanish magnético for things related to magnetism or to a strong attraction.

Usage tips

  • Spanish keeps the written accent in magnético and requires gender and number agreement: magnético, magnética, magnéticos, magnéticas.

Other meanings

  • attractiveadjective

Related words

  • magnetismomagnetismnoun
  • magnetizarmagnetizeverb
  • magnéticamentemagneticallyadverb

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