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    Germen (en. Germ)

    /ˈxermen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A microorganism that can cause diseases.
    The doctor warned about the danger of germs in public places.
    El médico advirtió sobre el peligro de los gérmenes en lugares públicos.
    The initial part of a being or idea that is developed.
    The seed of her new idea began to take shape.
    El gérmen de su nueva idea comenzó a tomar forma.
    Element in biology responsible for the development of an organism.
    Germs are necessary to understand the process of life.
    Los gérmenes son necesarios para entender el proceso de la vida.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'germen', meaning 'bud' or 'born'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    germs in the air
    Microorganisms found in the atmosphere that can cause diseases.
    gérmenes en el aire
    seed of an idea
    Starting point or initial concept that can be developed.
    germen de una idea
    fight against germs
    Take precautions to avoid illnesses.
    luchar contra los gérmenes

    Related Words

    microorganism
    Microscopic living being, includes bacteria and viruses.
    microorganismo
    bacteria
    Unicellular microorganism that can be beneficial or pathogenic.
    bacteria
    virus
    Infectious agent that can only reproduce inside a living cell.
    virus

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to someone who is obsessed with cleanliness.
    That girl is a germ, always with antibacterial gel.
    Esa chica es un germen, siempre con gel antibacterial.
    Expression to describe something dirty or dangerous.
    Don’t touch that, it’s full of germs.
    No toques eso, está lleno de gérmenes.