flujo génico
/fluxo xeniko/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'gene flow' is translated as flujo génico.
The term refers to the transfer of alleles or genes.
Meaning: transfer of alleles or genes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase flujo génico is composed of flujo (flow) and génico (genic/relating to genes).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Mexico and Central America, 'gene flow' can be expressed as flujo de genes.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word flujo is commonly used in medical contexts to describe vaginal discharge, a meaning entirely separate from its use in flujo génico.
- While flujo génico is the technical term, Spanish scientists often use the word migración to describe the process of gene flow in population genetics.
- The word flujo is a linguistic doublet of flojo, meaning 'loose' or 'lazy'. Both words come from the same Latin root fluxus, but they entered the language through different historical paths.
Examples in context
- El flujo génico es un factor clave en la evolución de las especies.Gene flow is a key factor in species evolution.
- Las migraciones de poblaciones facilitan el flujo genético entre distintas regiones.Populations migrations facilitate gene flow between different regions.
- Los flujos genéticos de estas islas han dado lugar a una gran diversidad biológica.The gene flows on these islands have led to great biological diversity.
- Los flujos génicos pueden alterar el equilibrio genético de una población.Gene flows can alter the genetic equilibrium of a population.
- El flujo génico es vital para la diversidad.Gene flow is vital for diversity.
- El flujo génico ayuda a las poblaciones aisladas.Gene flow helps isolated populations.
- Estudiamos el flujo génico de esta especie.We are studying the gene flow of this species.
Example conversation
Two biology students are discussing their research project in a lab.
- JavierSofía, ¿has analizado el flujo génico en este grupo?Sofía, have you analyzed the gene flow in this group?
- SofíaSí, Javier, los resultados son muy interesantes.Yes, Javier, the results are very interesting.
- JavierParece que el flujo génico es constante aquí.It seems that the gene flow is constant here.
- SofíaEs cierto, la población se mantiene muy sana.That is true, the population remains very healthy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries flujo, génico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
