Reproducción (en. Reproduction)

/re.pɾo.dukˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Process by which a new entity is generated, whether biological or in other contexts like art.
The reproduction of animals in captivity is an important study topic.
La reproducción de los animales en cautiverio es un tema de estudio importante.
Reproduction of an audio or video file.
The screening of the movie started at seven.
La reproducción de la película comenzó a las siete.

Etymology

From Latin 'reproductio', which means 'to produce again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assisted reproduction
Methods used to assist fertilization and pregnancy.
reproducción asistida
in reproduction
State of something that is being reproduced, such as a video or audio.
en reproducción

Related Words

player
Device or person that plays back various media formats.
reproductor
reproducible
That can be reproduced.
reproducible

Slang Meanings

To play music or video informally.
I'm going to make a reproduction of that song at my party.
Voy a hacer una reproducción de esa canción en mi fiesta.
To make copies of things in an informal context.
I'm making a reproduction of the notes for my classmates.
Estoy haciendo una reproducción de los apuntes para mis compañeros.