biología
“biología” means “biology” in Spanish (the study of living things).
biology
Also: life science
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Mañana tengo un examen de biología.
A1I have a biology exam tomorrow.
La biología estudia cómo funcionan las células.
A2Biology studies how cells work.
Me apasiona la biología marina y el estudio de los océanos.
B1I am passionate about marine biology and the study of the oceans.
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From two Ancient Greek words: 'bios' meaning 'life' and 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'reasoning'. It literally means 'the study of life'.
First recorded: 19th century (in its modern scientific sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the word capitalized in Spanish?
Generally, it is capitalized when it refers to a specific academic department or the name of a specific course (e.g., 'Departamento de Biología'), but lowercase when used as a general science.
What is a 'biólogo'?
A 'biólogo' is a biologist—a person who studies or works in the field of biology.
Do people use an abbreviation like 'Bio'?
While English speakers often say 'Bio class', Spanish speakers usually say the full word 'biología' or might simply say 'ciencias' (sciences).