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    Gérmenes (en. Germs)

    ˈxer.menes

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Microscopic organisms that can cause diseases.
    Germs spread through air and physical contact.
    Los gérmenes se propagan a través del aire y el contacto físico.
    Bacteria, viruses, or other harmful microorganisms.
    It is important to disinfect surfaces to eliminate germs.
    Es importante desinfectar superficies para eliminar gérmenes.
    Various microorganisms present in the environment.
    Germs are everywhere, even in our home.
    Los gérmenes están por todas partes, incluso en nuestro hogar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'germen,' which means 'sprout' or 'source of development.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight against germs
    Take measures to prevent infections.
    luchar contra los gérmenes
    clean germs
    Disinfect to eliminate harmful microorganisms.
    limpiar gérmenes
    transmit germs
    Spread microorganisms from one person to another.
    transmitir gérmenes

    Related Words

    infection
    A state caused by the proliferation of germs in an organism.
    infección
    contagion
    Spread of diseases from germs.
    contagio
    disinfection
    Process of eliminating or reducing germs in an environment.
    desinfección

    Slang Meanings

    Bugs
    Those bugs are what make us sick.
    Esos bichos son los que nos hacen enfermar.
    Microbes
    Be careful with those microbes in the bathroom.
    Ten cuidado con esos microbios en el baño.