Gener (en. Generate)
/xe'ner/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Class or category that groups beings or things with similar characteristics.
In biology, organisms are classified into genera.
En biología, los organismos se clasifican en géneros.
Set of artistic works that share a common style or characteristic.
The genre of comedy is very popular in cinema.
El género de la comedia es muy popular en el cine.
verb
To produce or make something.
The factory generates electricity for the city.
La fábrica genera electricidad para la ciudad.
To create, especially something in the field related to art or culture.
The author generates new ideas every time he writes.
El autor genera nuevas ideas cada vez que escribe.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'genus', which means 'root' or 'family'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spontaneous generation
Theory that suggests that life can arise from inorganic matter.
generación espontánea
to generate income
Production of profits or economic benefits.
generar ingresos
to generate interest
To provoke attention or motivation on a topic or activity.
generar interés
Related Words
genre
Classification of elements with common characteristics.
género
genetics
Science that studies inheritance and variation in organisms.
genética
genius
Person with exceptional abilities.
genio
Slang Meanings
Specific musical genre.
I love the genre of electronic music.
A mí me encanta el gener de música electrónica.
Category of memes or viral content.
The genre of cat memes never goes out of style.
El gener de memes de gatos nunca pasa de moda.