biografía
“biografía” means “biography” in Spanish (a written account of someone's life).
biography
Also: bio
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He comprado una biografía de Picasso.
A1I bought a biography of Picasso.
Tienes que actualizar la biografía de tu perfil de Instagram.
A2You need to update the bio on your Instagram profile.
La biografía autorizada revela muchos secretos del autor.
B1The authorized biography reveals many of the author's secrets.
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Quick Quiz: biografía
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the biography'?
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From Greek 'bios' (meaning life) and 'graphein' (meaning to write). It literally means 'writing about a life'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it 'la bio' or 'el bio'?
It is always 'la bio'. Since it's a shortened version of 'la biografía', it keeps its feminine identity.
Do I need the accent mark on the 'i'?
Yes! Without the accent (biografia), the pronunciation would change and the word would be spelled incorrectly in Spanish.
Can 'biografía' mean a movie about someone?
While 'biografía' usually refers to a book, you can use 'película biográfica' (biographical film) or simply 'biopic' (a borrowed English word) to describe a movie.