Algas (en. Algae)

/ˈal.ɣas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Photosynthetic organisms that can be unicellular or multicellular, predominantly found in marine waters.

Algae are essential for the marine ecosystem.

Las algas son esenciales para el ecosistema marino.

They can be used in food or as a source of chemical products.

Sushi is often wrapped with nori seaweed.

El sushi a menudo se envuelve con algas nori.

From Latin 'alga', which means water plant.

seaweed

Refers to the algae that grow in the sea.

algas marinas

algae in food

Use of algae as an ingredient in gastronomy.

algas en la comida

phytoplankton

Small plants that grow in water, similar to algae.

fitoerbes

algae foam

Product resulting from the processing of algae.

espuma de algas

algae gel

Gelatinous substance obtained from algae.

gel de algas

Refers to someone who is inactive or lazy, making an analogy with algae fixed to the sea floor.

Stop being an algae and get up to do something.

Deja de ser un alga y levántate a hacer algo.

Description of a person who appears somewhat 'sticky' or unsociable, similar to the texture of some algae.

That person is a bit of an algae at parties.

Esa persona es un poco alga en las fiestas.