Átomos (en. Atoms)

/ˈa.to.mos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The smallest units of a chemical element that retain its properties.
Hydrogen atoms are essential for the formation of water.
Los átomos de hidrógeno son esenciales para la formación del agua.
In physics, they are considered the foundation of the structure of matter in the universe.
The atomic theory explains the relationship between atoms and molecules.
La teoría atómica explica la relación entre los átomos y las moléculas.
In a philosophical context, they represent indivisible components of reality.
Ancient philosophers spoke of atoms as building blocks of the universe.
Los filósofos antiguos hablaban de átomos como bloques de construcción del universo.

Etymology

From the Greek 'atomos', meaning 'indivisible'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

atoms in science
The fundamental concepts that explain the structure of matter.
los átomos en la ciencia
atoms and molecules
The relationship between the smallest particles and their combinations.
átomos y moléculas

Related Words

molecular
Related to molecules, which are compounds of atoms.
molecular
chemical
Related to chemistry, the study of the composition of matter.
químico

Slang Meanings

Very small or insignificant things.
Don't worry about that, they are just atoms compared to the problem.
No te preocupes por eso, son solo átomos en comparación con el problema.
Fundamental units of something.
In this conversation, our ideas are atoms of creativity.
En esta conversación, nuestras ideas son átomos de creatividad.