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magnético

magnetic

adjective mahg-NEH-tee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Magnético describes both literal magnetic fields (campo magnético) and figurative personal magnetism (una personalidad magnética). The feminine form is magnética; the adverb is magnéticamente. It is a loanword adapted from Latin magneticus.

Examples

"El polo norte magnético atrae la brújula."

Natural Translation

The magnetic north pole attracts the compass needle.

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