azogue (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"Azogue" is a noun (masculine).

Phonetic Transcription

/ aˈθoɡe / (in Spain) or / aˈsoɡe / (in Latin America)

Translation Options into English

• Mercury (the chemical element)
• Quicksilver

Meaning and Usage

"Azogue" refers specifically to mercury, both as a chemical element and in its historical context of being used in alchemy and traditional medicine. The term is used in scientific, medical, and historical discussions. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it may appear in more technical or academic contexts.

Frequency of Use

The term is more commonly found in written contexts, such as medical texts or chemistry literature, rather than in casual oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. "El azogue es un metal líquido que se utiliza en termómetros."

2. "Mercury is a liquid metal that is used in thermometers."

3. "En la alquimia, el azogue tenía propiedades mágicas."

4. "In alchemy, mercury was believed to have magical properties."

5. "El manejo del azogue debe hacerse con precaución debido a su toxicidad."

6. "The handling of mercury must be done with caution due to its toxicity."

Idiomatic Expressions

While "azogue" is less frequently used in idiomatic expressions compared to other words, it may still appear in expressions related to its characteristics, especially in literary or historical contexts.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. "Estar como azogue" (to be like mercury) - Referring to someone being very agile or restless.
2. "Después de un café, Juan estaba como azogue, moviéndose de un lado a otro."

3. "After a coffee, Juan was like mercury, moving from side to side."

4. "Saber a azogue" (to taste like mercury) - Referring to something having a metallic taste.

5. "Este agua sabe a azogue, no puedo beberla."

6. "This water tastes like mercury, I can't drink it."

7. "Cuerpo de azogue" (body of mercury) - Describing someone who cannot stay still or has a fervent temperament.

8. "Esa niña es un cuerpo de azogue, nunca se queda quieta."
9. "That girl is a body of mercury, she never stays still."

Etymology

The word "azogue" comes from the Arabic "al-zuhūr" which means "the liquid", and it is related to the ancient association of mercury (quicksilver) with water or liquids in alchemical traditions.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Mercurio (another term for mercury, more common in modern Spanish)
• Quicksilver (in a historical or poetic context)

Antonyms

There are no direct antonyms as "azogue" refers to a specific chemical element without a direct opposite. However, in contexts discussing safety or health, terms like "tóxico" (toxic) may be seen in contrast to health substances.