metabolismo
/metaboˈlismo/masculine
The English word metabolism is translated into Spanish as metabolismo.
metabolismo refers to the complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells.
Meaning: complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the definite article 'el'.
How do you pronounce it?
/metaboˈlismo/
Did you know?
- The root of metabolismo is the Greek verb 'metaballein', which literally means 'to throw across' or 'to change'.
- In Spanish, the word metabolismo shares its suffix with political ideologies like socialismo and capitalismo. This is because the suffix -ismo is used for any system, doctrine or biological process.
- Spanish uses the specific phrase tener el metabolismo lento to describe a tendency to gain weight, even when there is no clinically diagnosed slow metabolic rate.
Examples in context
- ¿Es cierto que el jengibre facilita la circulación y mejora el metabolismo?Is it true that ginger increases circulation and improves your metabolism?This sentence is useful for asking if ginger improves the metabolismo.Tatoeba #10198861 by Seael, translation #10161598 by ddnktr
- Las enzimas son responsables de la digestión, la respiración, la fotosíntesis y el metabolismo. Son los encargados de formarnos a todos y de mantenernos vivos. Son los motores de la vida.Enzymes are responsible for digestion, respiration, photosynthesis, and metabolism. They are responsible for forming all of us and keeping us alive. They are the engines of life.This sentence explains the role of enzymes in processes like the metabolismo.Tatoeba #10652656 by carlosalberto, translation #10652627 by carlosalberto
- El metabolismo es el conjunto de procesos químicos que ocurren dentro de un organismo para mantener la vida.Metabolism is the set of chemical processes that occur within an organism to sustain life.
- La metabolización de los alimentos es fundamental para obtener energía.The metabolization of food is essential for obtaining energy.
- Tengo una tasa metabólica baja, así que necesito cuidar más mi alimentación.I have a low metabolism rate, so I need to be more careful about my diet.
- El estudio se centró en los metabolismos de diferentes especies.The study focused on the metabolisms of different species.
- El ejercicio ayuda a acelerar el metabolismo.Exercise helps to speed up the metabolism.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about healthy habits in a park.
- MaríaSiento que mi metabolismo es muy lento.I feel like my metabolism is very slow.
- MateoTal vez necesitas comer más proteína, María.Maybe you need to eat more protein, María.
- MaríaTambién voy a empezar a caminar más.I am also going to start walking more.
- MateoEso te ayudará mucho, te lo aseguro.That will help you a lot, I assure you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “metabolism” translations and entries metabolismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries metabolismo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
