Organismo (en. Body)

/oɾɣaˈnismo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Any living being, whether animal, plant, or microbial.

Bacteria are unicellular organisms.

Las bacterias son organismos unicelulares.

Set of elements that form a system, especially in the social or political context.

The international organization is responsible for cooperation between countries.

El organismo internacional se encarga de la cooperación entre países.

Biological system that performs vital functions and is composed of interrelated parts.

The human body is a complex organism.

El cuerpo humano es un organismo complejo.

From the Greek 'organon', meaning tool or instrument.

international organization

Entity that acts globally to coordinate efforts among different nations.

organismo internacional

regulatory body

Entity that supervises and regulates activities in a specific field, such as health or education.

organismo regulador

unicellular organism

Living being composed of a single cell, like bacteria.

organismo unicelular

organization

Set of elements that form an ordered structure to achieve a purpose.

organización

organography

Study of the organ system of living beings.

organografía

multicellular organism

Living being composed of multiple cells that act together.

organismo pluricelular

In some contexts, used as a synonym for the human body.

My organism hurts a little after exercising.

Me duele un poco el organismo después de hacer ejercicio.

Referring to a person or group in a collaborative context.

That organization is trying to help the community.

Ese organismo está tratando de ayudar a la comunidad.