rasgo genético
/rasɡo xenetiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'genetic trait' is translated into Spanish as rasgo genético.
What does it mean word for word?
The word rasgo literally means 'trait', 'feature' or 'stroke'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their masculine plural forms: rasgos genéticos.
Did you know?
- The word rasgo comes from the verb rasgar, which means 'to tear' or 'to rip'. It originally described a physical tear or a jagged line before it was used to describe a facial feature or a character trait.
- While rasgo genético is the standard term, scientists often use the word carácter to refer to a 'trait' in a biological context. This can be confusing because carácter usually refers to 'character' or 'personality' in everyday Spanish.
- In Spanish, you can use rasgo to describe both a physical 'genetic trait' and a 'stroke' of a pen. This shared meaning connects the physical outline of a face to the marks left by a writer.
Examples in context
- Los científicos están estudiando un nuevo rasgo genético en la población.Scientists are studying a new genetic trait in the population.
- La diabetes es una característica genética que puede ser heredada.Diabetes is a genetic trait that can be inherited.
- El color de ojos es un rasgo genético.Eye color is a genetic trait.
- Este rasgo genético es muy común en la familia.This genetic trait is very common in the family.
- Estudian cada rasgo genético con mucho cuidado.They study every genetic trait with great care.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their family history.
- DanielMira, María, tengo el mismo rasgo genético que mi abuelo.Look, María, I have the same genetic trait as my grandfather.
- MaríaEs verdad, Daniel, ambos tienen los mismos hoyuelos.It is true, Daniel, you both have the same dimples.
- DanielEs curioso cómo funciona un rasgo genético.It is curious how a genetic trait works.
- MaríaSí, la genética es realmente fascinante.Yes, genetics is truly fascinating.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genético, rasgo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
