Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
radiación
Pronunciation
IPA/raðjaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounradiation
Example
La radiación puede ser peligrosa.
Radiation can be dangerous.
More examples
La radiación ultravioleta ayuda a sintetizar la vitamina D.
Ultraviolet radiation helps synthesize vitamin D.
Core concept
Emission of energy from a source carried by rays or particles.
Common phrases
radiación ultravioleta
ultraviolet radiation
radiación solar
solar radiation
Similar words
energía: Capacity to do work or cause physical change in objects or systems.
calor: Thermal energy that raises an object's or body's temperature.
luz: Visible electromagnetic radiation that makes the surroundings bright.
rayo: Narrow, sharp beam of light or streak of electricity radiating from a point.
Definition in Spanish
Fenómeno por el cual una fuente emite energía que se difunde en forma de ondas, rayos o partículas.
Word origin
Radiación derives from Latin radiātiō 'sending out of rays', ultimately from radius 'ray' via the verb radiāre, reflecting the idea of emitting rays.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes radiar (to emit rays) from irradiar (to expose to radiation), with radiar used for sources and irradiar for effects on objects.