geología
/xeoloˈxia/feminine
Geology in Spanish is geología.
The word refers to the study of the Earth.
Meaning: the study of the Earth (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun geología is feminine and is used with the feminine article la to say 'the geology'.
How do you pronounce it?
/xeoloˈxia/
Did you know?
- The suffix -logía in geología is an example of a 'learned word' or cultismo, which entered Spanish through Latin rather than evolving naturally from vulgar Latin.
- The accent mark on the í in geología is essential because it breaks the natural diphthong, forcing a strong stress on that specific syllable.
- The suffix -logía in geología is a direct descendant of the Ancient Greek word lógos, which originally meant 'word', 'reason', or 'discourse'.
Examples in context
- No sé nada de geología.I don't know anything about geology.This sentence shows how to express a lack of knowledge regarding geología.Tatoeba #3006646 by hayastan, translation #2361229 by CK
- Tom hizo trampa en el examen de geología.Tom cheated on the geology exam.This sentence describes someone cheating on a geología exam.Tatoeba #1990778 by marcelostockle, translation #1026704 by CK
- Estudia geología.He studies geology.This sentence is used to state that someone studies geología.Tatoeba #11932218 by Seael, translation #11932212 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Mi carrera se enfoca en la geologíaMy career focuses on geology
- La ciencia geológica estudia los procesos de formación de la TierraGeological science studies the processes of Earth's formation
- ¿Sabes algo sobre esa rama de la tierra llamada geología?Do you know anything about that branch of Earth called geology?
- Estoy estudiando la geología de las montañasI'm studying the geology of the mountains
- La geología marina es una rama fascinanteMarine geology is a fascinating branch
- En mi opinión, la geología es una ciencia fundamentalIn my opinion, geology is a fundamental science
- ¡Vamos a explorar los paisajes geológicos de esta región!Let's explore the geological landscapes of this region!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their university degrees.
- DanielLucía, ¿qué estudias en la universidad?Lucía, what are you studying at the university?
- LucíaEstoy estudiando geología.I am studying geology.
- Daniel¡Qué interesante! Me gusta la geología.How interesting! I like geology.
- LucíaEs una carrera muy fascinante, Daniel.It is a very fascinating career, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “geology” translations and entries geología, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries geología, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
