Metamorfosis (en. Metamorphosis)

/metamorfosis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Change in form or structure that an organism undergoes in its development.

The metamorphosis of the frog begins with a tiny egg, then it becomes a tadpole, and finally an adult frog.

La metamorfosis de la rana comienza con un huevito, luego se convierte en renacuajo y finalmente en rana adulta.

Radical transformation in the form, appearance, or nature of something.

The company underwent a metamorphosis under the new CEO's direction.

La compañía experimentó una metamorfosis tras la nueva dirección del CEO.

verb

To change in form or structure.

Insects metamorphose during their life cycle.

Los insectos metamorfosean durante su ciclo de vida.

From the Greek 'metamorphosis', meaning 'transformation'.

personal metamorphosis

Significant change in a person's life that affects their way of being.

metamorfosis personal

metamorphosis of the butterfly

Transformation process in which a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

metamorfosis de la mariposa

to go through metamorphosis

To experience an important transformation in some aspect.

pasar por metamorfosis

transformation

Process of change in form or appearance.

transformación

evolution

Gradual development towards a more advanced form.

evolución

change

Alteration in the state or condition of something.

cambio

Radical change in someone's life.

That decision was her metamorphosis; she left her old self behind.

Esa decisión fue su metamorfosis; dejó atrás su antiguo yo.

Personal or professional evolution.

The metamorphosis she experienced at work was impressive.

La metamorfosis que tuvo en su trabajo fue impresionante.