mutación genética
/mutaθjon xenetika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'gene mutation' is translated into Spanish as mutación genética.
The phrase refers to a change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, mutación genética is the most commonly used and recognized phrase.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows the standard Spanish noun-adjective order, with the adjective genética following the noun mutación. To express the plural 'gene mutations', both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix, resulting in mutaciones genéticas.
Did you know?
- While mutación genética is the standard term, doctors in Spanish-speaking countries may also use the term variante genética to avoid the negative connotations of the word 'mutation'.
- While mutación genética is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the verb mutar to describe the process. This verb is also used colloquially to describe someone who has undergone a drastic change in personality or appearance.
- The Spanish word mutación shares a root with the English word 'mute', as both derive from the Latin mūtō, meaning to change or shift.
Examples in context
- La mutación genética es un proceso que altera el ADN de un organismo.The gene mutation is a process that alters the DNA of an organism.
- La mutación genética puede ser hereditaria.The gene mutation can be hereditary.
- El científico estudia cada mutación genética.The scientist studies every gene mutation.
- Esa mutación genética es muy rara.That gene mutation is very rare.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a biology project.
- SofíaJavier, ¿leíste sobre la mutación genética?Javier, did you read about the gene mutation?
- JavierSí, Sofía, es un tema muy complejo.Yes, Sofia, it is a very complex topic.
- SofíaEs increíble cómo una mutación genética cambia todo.It is incredible how a gene mutation changes everything.
- JavierTienes razón, es fascinante.You are right, it is fascinating.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genética, mutación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
