spectra

BrE /ˈspektrə/ AmE /ˈspektrə/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICS [singular] C1

the range of colours produced when light is separated into its different wavelengths, for example by passing it through a prism or diffraction grating

espectro

  • a spectrum of something

Collocations visible spectrum · electromagnetic spectrum

  • The visible spectrum ranges from red to violet.

    El espectro visible va desde el rojo hasta el violeta.

2 RANGE [singular] B2

the range of different types or amounts of something, especially when these are considered as a whole

rango, gama

  • a spectrum of something

Collocations spectrum of opinions · spectrum of emotions

  • There is a wide spectrum of opinion on this issue.

    Hay un amplio espectro de opiniones sobre este tema.