magnet

The word 'imán' is a Spanish term that translates to 'magnet' in English. This term originated from the Latin word 'magnēs', which means 'magnet'. Magnets are objects or pieces of material that generate a magnetic field. This field is invisible, but it is responsible for a magnet's most notable property - a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials such as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets. Thus, in general usage, 'imán' refers to an object that exhibits the typical properties of a magnet.

Example sentences using: imán

El imán es muy fuerte y puede atraer objetos metálicos.

The magnet is very strong and can attract metallic objects.

This example demonstrates the most common use of the word 'imán' in its literal sense, meaning a magnet. The phrase describes a strong magnet being able to attract metallic objects.

Esa persona es un imán para los problemas.

That person is a magnet for problems.

In this example, 'imán' is used metaphorically to imply an entity or person that tends to attract or generate a particular situation, in this case, problems.

Los polos del imán son positivos y negativos.

The poles of the magnet are positive and negative.

This phrase uses 'imán' to demonstrate the scientific application of the term, referring to the polarity of a magnet having both positive and negative ends.