química

chemistry

noun KEE-mee-kah Rare

Origin: From Arabic al-kīmiyā ('alchemy'), itself from Greek khēmeia.

Also means

chemistry (between people)

Usage Note

Química refers to the scientific discipline as well as the interpersonal chemistry between people (entre ellos hay mucha química, 'there is great chemistry between them'). The adjective and noun for a chemist is químico/química; note that la química (the science) shares its form with la química (a female chemist) — context distinguishes them.

Examples

"La química entre los dos actores era evidente."

Natural Translation

The chemistry between the two actors was evident.

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