Espécimen (en. Specimen)

/esˈpeθimen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sample used for study or analysis.

The biologist examined a specimen of a new plant species.

El biólogo examinó un espécimen de una nueva especie de planta.

Example or representative model of something.

This artifact specimen is unique and represents the culture of the time.

Este espécimen de artefacto es único y representa la cultura de la época.

Individual that represents a specific species or group.

The bird specimen we found is a rare example of the local fauna.

El espécimen de ave que encontramos es un raro ejemplar de la fauna local.

From Latin 'specimen', which means 'example' or 'sample'.

laboratory specimen

Reference to a specimen used in a scientific research environment.

especimen de laboratorio

type specimen

A specimen that is considered representative of a particular species.

especimen tipo

sample

A small amount taken from a whole for analysis or examination.

muestra

example

Representation or case that illustrates a specific rule or concept.

ejemplo

exemplar

Model to follow or something that serves as an example.

exemplar

Peculiar or strange person.

That guy is a real specimen, he always does weird things.

Ese tipo es un auténtico espécimen, siempre hace cosas raras.

Unusual or outstanding action.

That play was a specimen of pure talent.

Esa jugada fue un espécimen de talento puro.