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fisiológico

fee-syoh-LOH-hee-koh/fisjoˈloxiko/

“fisiológico” means “physiological” in Spanish (related to bodily functions).

physiological

Also: physical
A simple illustration of a person drinking a glass of water to show a basic bodily function.

📝 In Action

El sudor es un proceso fisiológico natural para enfriar el cuerpo.

B2

Sweating is a natural physiological process to cool the body.

Las necesidades fisiológicas básicas incluyen comer y dormir.

B2

Basic physiological needs include eating and sleeping.

El médico analizó el efecto fisiológico del medicamento.

C1

The doctor analyzed the physical effect of the medicine on the body.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • orgánico (organic/bodily)
  • corporal (bodily)

Antonyms

  • psicológico (psychological)
  • patológico (pathological (diseased))

Common Collocations

  • necesidades fisiológicas – bodily needs (often used as a polite way to refer to using the bathroom)
  • proceso fisiológico – physiological process
  • efecto fisiológico – physiological effect

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer sus necesidades fisiológicas – to relieve oneself / go to the bathroom

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "fisiológico" in Spanish:

physiological→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: fisiológico

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is a 'proceso fisiológico'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
fisiología(physiology) — Noun
fisiólogo(physiologist) — Noun
fisiológicamente(physiologically) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
biológicopsicológicoilógico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek words 'physis' (nature) and 'logos' (study/logic). It originally referred to the logic of how nature works inside a living being.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: physiologicalFrench: physiologiqueItalian: fisiologico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fisiológico' the same as 'físico'?

Not quite. 'Físico' is broader and can refer to the exterior body or even material objects. 'Fisiológico' specifically refers to the internal functions and biological processes of the body.

How do I pronounce the 'g'?

The 'g' sounds like a soft, breathy 'h' in English (like in 'hot' or 'help'), because it is followed by an 'i'.

Is this word used in casual conversation?

It is somewhat formal. In casual talk, people usually say 'del cuerpo' (of the body) instead, unless they are using the bathroom euphemism.