Biografía (en. Biography)

/bjoɣɾaˈfi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Narrative or description of a person's life, including important events and aspects of their personality.

The biography of Frida Kahlo reveals her struggles and triumphs.

La biografía de Frida Kahlo revela sus luchas y triunfos.

Detailed record of someone's life and achievements, often written by another person.

I read a fascinating biography about Albert Einstein.

Leí una biografía fascinante sobre Albert Einstein.

Books or documents that present the life of a historical or contemporary figure.

The biography of the president was a bestseller this year.

La biografía del presidente fue un éxito de ventas este año.

From the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'.

Official biography

Authorized documentation about the life of a famous person.

biografía oficial

To write a biography

Process of gathering information about someone's life to tell their story.

escribir una biografía

Authorized biography

Biography written with the permission and participation of the subject.

biografía autorizada

Unauthorized biography

Account of someone's life without their consent or participation.

biografía no autorizada

Autobiography

Narrative of one's own life written by the person at the center of it.

autobiografía

Memoir

A type of autobiography that focuses on specific moments in life.

memoir

Profile

Brief description of a person that includes aspects of their life and personality.

perfil

Bío

That influencer's bio went viral.

Esa bío de la influencer fue muy viral.

Bio

Check out her bio on Instagram, it tells her story quickly.

Mira su bio en Instagram, cuenta su historia rápidamente.