biólogo
/ˈbjoloɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for biologist is biólogo.
The term biólogo refers to a student of biology or someone versed in the science of biology.
Meaning: student of biology, one versed in the science of biology (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form biólogo when referring to a male biologist or as a generic term for the profession.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of biologist is bióloga. To refer to a group of biologists, use biólogos for a group of males or a mixed-gender group and use biólogas for a group consisting only of female biologists.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbjoloɡo/
Did you know?
- While biólogo is the professional title, Spanish speakers often use the term naturalista to describe those who study biology in the field, especially when focusing on observation rather than laboratory work.
- The word biólogo follows the rule of 'palabras esdrújulas', which are words stressed on the third-to-last syllable and must always carry a written accent.
- While English uses the suffix '-ist' to denote a profession, Spanish uses the suffix '-logo' derived from the Greek 'logos', meaning 'study of' or 'discourse'.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos que un biólogo investigue eso.We need to have this researched by a biologist.This sentence is useful for expressing the need for a biologist to research something.Tatoeba #1326916 by hayastan, translation #1327100 by marcelostockle
- Soy biólogo desde hace más de treinta años.I've been a biologist for over thirty years.This sentence is useful for stating how long someone has been a biologist.Tatoeba #7134938 by arh, translation #7134777 by CK
- Tom está estudiando para ser un biólogo marino.Tom is studying to become a marine biologist.This sentence is useful for describing someone studying to be a marine biologist.Tatoeba #5617265 by cueyayotl, translation #3419949 by CK
- Mi hermana trabaja como bióloga en un laboratorio de investigación.My sister works as a biologist in a research laboratory.
- ¡Conocí a un biólogo muy interesante en la conferencia!I met a very interesting biologist at the conference!
- Mi mejor amiga es bióloga marina.My best friend is a marine biologist.
- Estoy interesado en convertirme en biólogo especializado en genética.I'm interested in becoming a genetic biologist.
- Nuestro proyecto de investigación fue supervisado por una bióloga experta.Our research project was supervised by an expert biologist.
- La bióloga me explicó el ciclo de vida del insecto.The biologist explained the life cycle of the insect to me.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about their career goals at university.
- JavierQuiero ser biólogo para proteger la selva.I want to be a biologist to protect the jungle.
- ElenaEso suena muy bien, Javier.That sounds very good, Javier.
- Javier¿Tú también quieres ser biólogo?Do you also want to be a biologist?
- ElenaNo, yo prefiero estudiar medicina.No, I prefer to study medicine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biologist” translations and entries biólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
