génesis
“génesis” means “origin” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
origin
Also: genesis, birth
📝 In Action
El génesis de este proyecto fue una simple charla entre amigos.
B2The origin of this project was a simple chat between friends.
Los científicos estudian la génesis de las galaxias.
C1Scientists study the birth of galaxies.
El autor explica el génesis de su famosa novela en el prólogo.
B2The author explains the genesis of his famous novel in the prologue.
Genesis
📝 In Action
El Génesis es el primer libro de la Biblia.
A2Genesis is the first book of the Bible.
Leímos el capítulo uno del Génesis en clase.
B1We read chapter one of Genesis in class.
Mucha gente conoce la historia de Adán y Eva en el Génesis.
B1Many people know the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "génesis" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: génesis
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the most common masculine article for 'génesis'?
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Comes from the Greek word 'genesis', which means 'birth', 'creation', or 'origin'. It entered Spanish through Latin.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'génesis' a common word in daily conversation?
Not really. It is mostly used in books, news, or scientific discussions. In daily life, people prefer 'el principio' or 'el origen'.
Why does it have an accent mark?
It has an accent because the stress is on the third-to-last syllable (gén-e-sis). In Spanish, all words stressed there must have a written accent.
Can I use 'la génesis'?
Yes! When talking about the origin of something, 'la génesis' is correct and often used in philosophy or science, though 'el génesis' is more frequent.