genes
/xenes/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for genes is genes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of genes is gen.
How do you pronounce it?
/xenes/
Did you know?
- The word genuino, meaning 'genuine', shares the same linguistic root as gen. It originally referred to being 'born' of the right parents, or biologically authentic.
- If you were talking about 'jeans' (the clothing), the Spanish word is vaqueros or mezclilla, which sounds nothing like genes.
- The Spanish word gen shares a root with genio, meaning both 'genius' and 'genie'. This connects the biological unit of inheritance to the classical idea of an innate, spirited nature.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gustaría poder elegir los genes de tu hijo?If you could choose the genes for your children, would you?This sentence is useful for asking a hypothetical question about choosing the genes of a child.Tatoeba #2947463 by wallebot, translation #681061 by Source_VOA
- Los genes consisten de una secuencia específica de ADN.Genes consist of a specific sequence of DNA.This sentence is useful for describing the biological composition of genes in relation to DNA.Tatoeba #1179122 by marcelostockle, translation #681063 by Source_VOA
- Sin la mutación aleatoria de genes no habría evolución.Without the random mutation of genes there would be no evolution.This sentence is useful for discussing the role of genes in the process of evolution.Tatoeba #1390068 by marcelostockle, translation #1363512 by darinmex
- Los genes determinan muchas de nuestras características físicas.Genes determine many of our physical characteristics.
- El ADN contiene la información genética de un individuo.DNA contains an individual's genetic information.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing their family physical traits.
- ElenaCreo que heredé los genes de mi padre.I think I inherited my father's genes.
- JavierEs verdad, tienes su misma mirada.It is true, you have his same look.
- Elena¿Tú crees que los genes son determinantes?Do you think genes are decisive?
- JavierTienen mucha influencia, pero no lo son todo.They have much influence, but they are not everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
