biológico
/bjoˈloxiko/
The English word "biological" is translated into Spanish as biológico.
biológico is an adjective used to describe things that are related to biology.
Meaning: of biology (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, biológico must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the masculine singular form biológico for masculine nouns, the feminine singular form biológica for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form biológicos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form biológicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/bjoˈloxiko/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, biológico is used to describe 'organic' farming, whereas in others, ecológico is the preferred term to avoid confusion with laboratory biology.
- The suffix -logía in biológico shares a common ancestor with the English word 'logic', as both stems trace back to the Greek word for 'reason' or 'discourse'.
- When discussing family, padre biológico specifically emphasizes the genetic link, as the word padre in Spanish often carries a heavy social and emotional weight regardless of biology.
Examples in context
- Es la primera vez que veo a mi padre biológico.This is the first time that I've seen my biological father.This sentence shows how to use biológico when referring to a father.Tatoeba #1100652 by Shishir, translation #10056572 by DJ_Saidez
- Quiero saber más sobre los padres biológicos de Tom.I want to know more about Tom's biological parents.This sentence shows how to use biológico when referring to parents.Tatoeba #2194907 by hayastan, translation #2034002 by CK
- "¡Mi padre biológico no significa nada para mí!", dijo él."My biological father means nothing to me!" he said.Tatoeba #1474040 by marcelostockle, translation #4824011 by whitefishglobal
- El estudio biológico de las células es fundamental para comprender la vida.The biological study of cells is crucial for understanding life.
- Estudiante de bioBiology student
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a science class.
- DanielTengo que estudiar para el examen biológico.I have to study for the biological exam.
- LucíaEs un tema muy complejo, ¿verdad, Daniel?It is a very complex topic, right, Daniel?
- DanielSí, el proceso biológico es fascinante.Yes, the biological process is fascinating.
- LucíaYo puedo ayudarte a repasar hoy.I can help you review today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biological” translations and entries biológico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biológico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
