bioquímica
/bjoˈkimika/feminine
The Spanish word for biochemistry is bioquímica.
Bioquímica refers to the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism.
Meaning: the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of the Greek-derived prefix 'bio-' (life) and 'química' (chemistry).
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine article 'la' when referring to the field of study.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjoˈkimika/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word química traces its roots back to the Arabic word al-kīmiyāʔ, which was the precursor to 'alchemy'.
- The term bioquímica can refer to both the scientific field and a person who specializes in it, such as a female biochemist.
- The word química in Spanish can be used to describe the 'chemistry' or spark between two people in a romantic context.
Examples in context
- Mi conocimiento de bioquímica es limitado.My knowledge of biochemistry is limited.This sentence is useful for expressing a limited level of knowledge in bioquímica.Tatoeba #11094209 by Curro, translation #11098936 by DJ_Saidez
- Tomás era ateo. Ahora estudia bioquímica y se ha convencido de que algo como las moléculas de ADN y ARN no puede ser el producto de las leyes y fuerzas naturales generadas por el Big Bang.Thomas was an atheist. Now he is studying biochemistry and has become convinced that something like DNA and RNA molecules cannot be the product of natural laws and forces generated by the Big Bang.This sentence shows the context of studying bioquímica in relation to molecular biology and natural laws.Tatoeba #10583698 by carlosalberto, translation #10583662 by carlosalberto
- La bioquímica juega un papel crucial en la comprensión de los procesos celulares.Biochemistry plays a crucial role in understanding cellular processes.
- La bioquímica estudia las moléculas de los seres vivos.Biochemistry studies the molecules of living beings.
Example conversation
Two university students are discussing their course schedules.
- DanielElena, ¿qué clases vas a tomar el próximo semestre?Elena, what classes are you going to take next semester?
- ElenaVoy a inscribirme en el curso de bioquímica.I am going to enroll in the biochemistry course.
- DanielHe oído que esa materia es muy difícil.I've heard that subject is very difficult.
- ElenaSí, pero me interesa mucho la bioquímica.Yes, but I am very interested in biochemistry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biochemistry” translations and entries bioquímica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bioquímica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
