Biológico (en. Biological)

/bjoˈlo.xi.ko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That belongs to or relates to biology.
The biological study of species is fundamental for conservation.
El estudio biológico de las especies es fundamental para la conservación.
Referring to vital processes or to life.
The biological cycle of the butterfly is fascinating.
El ciclo biológico de la mariposa es fascinante.
That originates from a living being.
Biological products tend to be more expensive due to their difficult procurement.
Los productos biológicos suelen ser más caros debido a su difícil obtención.
That relates to genetic inheritance.
The biological father of the girl is not in her life.
El padre biológico de la niña no está en su vida.

Etymology

From the Greek 'bios' meaning life and the suffix '-logical' meaning related to study.

Common Phrases and Expressions

biological motherhood
The relationship between mother and child by birth.
maternidad biológica
biological father
The father of a person in genetic terms.
padre biológico
biological mother
The mother of a person in genetic terms.
madre biológica

Related Words

biology
Science that studies life and organisms.
biología
biologist
Person dedicated to the study of biology.
biólogo
biomass
Amount of organic matter in an ecosystem.
biomasa

Slang Meanings

Natural or genetic bond
Sometimes, the term 'biologicals' is used in family contexts to distinguish between adoptive and natural.
A veces, el término 'biológicos' se usa en contextos de familia para distinguir entre adoptivos y naturales.
Related to the organic and natural
The term is used in organic agriculture to refer to chemical-free products.
El término se utiliza en la agricultura orgánica para referirse a productos sin químicos.