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prisma means prism — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 29, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

prisma

noun • /[PREEZ-mah]/

prism

Example:

Un prisma dispersó los rayos de sol en colores.

A prism scattered sunlight into colors.

🧠 What does prisma mean?

The word 'prisma' in Spanish means prism, just like in English. It refers to a solid, transparent geometric object with flat, polished sides that refract light. Think of the classic triangular prism that splits white light into a rainbow of colors. 'Prisma' can also be used figuratively to describe a particular perspective or point of view.

📚 Extra examples

  • La luz del sol pasaba a través del prisma, creando un arcoíris en la pared.
    The sunlight passed through the prism, creating a rainbow on the wall.
  • Ella veía el mundo a través del prisma de su propia experiencia.
    She saw the world through the prism of her own experience.
  • El artista usó prismas para crear una instalación de luz impresionante.
    The artist used prisms to create a stunning light installation.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'prisma' comes from the Greek word 'prisma', meaning 'something sawed', referring to the way a prism's faces are cut.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "prisma"

Synonyms: perspectiva, punto de vista

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'prism' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'prism' is 'prisma'.
How do you pronounce 'prisma' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'PREES-mah', with the stress on the first syllable.
How do you use 'prisma' in a sentence?
Here are a couple of examples: 'El prisma descompuso la luz en diferentes colores.' (The prism broke down the light into different colors.) or 'Mi prisma sobre la situación es diferente al tuyo.' (My perspective on the situation is different from yours.)
What is the English translation of 'prisma'?
'Prisma' translates to 'prism' in English.
Does 'prisma' change for gender or number?
No, 'prisma' is a masculine noun and stays the same in the singular and plural. However, articles and adjectives used with it will change to match: un prisma (a prism), los prismas (the prisms).
Is 'prisma' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, 'prisma' is readily understood and used when discussing light, geometry, or perspectives.
Does 'prisma' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is generally consistent with the idea of a physical or metaphorical prism.
Is 'prisma' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'prisma' are the same across Spain and Latin America.

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