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.
Related Words
Explore Spanish by topic
SpanishNow
6 min read
SpanishNow
6 min read