Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
nuclear
Pronunciation
IPA/nukleˈaɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivenuclear
Example
La planta nuclear está cerca.
The nuclear power plant is nearby.
More examples
La industria nuclear genera debates sobre seguridad.
The nuclear industry generates debates about safety.
Core concept
Dense central core.
Common phrases
planta nuclear
nuclear power plant
energía nuclear
nuclear energy
accidente nuclear
nuclear accident
Similar words
atómico: Relating to atoms or to phenomena at the atomic scale.
radiactivo: Emitting ionizing radiation or containing unstable radioactive material.
fundamental: Forming the basic underlying foundation or essential core of something.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o está relacionado con el núcleo o centro de algo, usado tanto en sentido literal como figurado para indicar lo esencial o central; en ciencia se aplica al núcleo atómico.
Word origin
From Latin nucleus 'kernel' (from nux 'nut'), originally meaning a small central lump and later applied to the atomic nucleus.
Usage tips
- Spanish places stress on the final syllable (nuclear) unlike English 'NU-clear', and using nuclear figuratively to mean something extremely central or serious can sound like an exaggeration.
Other meanings
- centraladjective
Opposites
- periféricoperipheraladjective
- renovablerenewableadjective