Híbrido (en. Hybrid)

/'iβɾido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An organism or thing that results from the mixing of two distinct species.
The corn and sorghum hybrid has characteristics of both plants.
El híbrido de maíz y sorgo tiene características de ambas plantas.
A combination of different technologies or methods.
We used a hybrid approach to solve the problem.
Usamos un enfoque híbrido para resolver el problema.

Etymology

From the Latin 'hybrida', meaning 'bastard' or 'mix'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

service hybrid
It refers to a model that combines various types of services.
híbrido de servicios
hybrid vehicle
Car that uses more than one type of energy for propulsion.
vehículo híbrido
hybrid talent
Person who possesses skills and knowledge from different disciplines.
talento híbrido

Related Words

hybridization
The process of creating a hybrid.
hibridación
species hybrid
A hybrid resulting from reproduction between different species.
híbrido de especies
hybrid technology
Technology that combines various techniques or methods.
tecnología híbrida

Slang Meanings

Person with characteristics from different cultures.
He is a hybrid, with Spanish and Costa Rican roots.
Es un híbrido, tiene raíces españolas y costarricenses.
Anything that combines two or more styles.
That music style is a hybrid between rock and reggae.
Ese estilo de música es un híbrido entre rock y reggae.