What is the Spanish word for "compound"?

Learn how to say "compound" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

compound

Spanish

compuesto

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Alternative translations of "compound"

compuesto químico
compuesto arquitectónico
compuesto militar
compuesto farmacéutico

Examples of how to use "compound" in Spanish

English
Salt is a simple chemical compound.
Spanish
La sal es un compuesto químico simple.
English
They live in a small compound near town.
Spanish
Viven en un pequeño complejo cerca del pueblo.
English
Chemists mixed two liquids to form a compound.
Spanish
Los químicos mezclaron dos líquidos para formar un compuesto.
English
The garden behind the compound is peaceful.
Spanish
El jardín detrás del complejo es tranquilo.
English
He manages the industrial compound on weekdays.
Spanish
Él administra el complejo industrial entre semana.

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