genética
/heh-NEH-tee-kah/
genetics
Genética refers to the field of biology that studies how traits are passed down through DNA.
genética(noun)
genetics
?the field of biology or study of heredity
genetic makeup
?referring to a person's specific traits
📝 In Action
La genética es una rama fascinante de la biología.
B1Genetics is a fascinating branch of biology.
Su buena salud se debe en gran parte a su genética.
B2Their good health is largely due to their genetics.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
When talking about the science, this word is always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Science vs. Adjective
Mistake: "El genética es difícil."
Correction: La genética es difícil.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about family
Use this word when you want to explain why someone looks like their parents or has similar traits.
As an adjective, genética describes traits that are inherited, like the matching colors of these birds.
📝 In Action
Ella se hizo una prueba genética.
B1She had a genetic test done.
Es una enfermedad genética poco común.
B2It is a rare genetic disease.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Because this is the feminine form of the adjective, it only describes feminine words like 'prueba' or 'enfermedad'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Mismatch
Mistake: "Un análisis genética."
Correction: Un análisis genético.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
Like most adjectives in Spanish, place 'genética' after the noun it describes (e.g., 'herencia genética').
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: genética
Question 1 of 1
Which of the following is the correct way to say 'human genetics'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'genética' always a science?
Not always. It can be a noun meaning the study of genes ('La genética es difícil') or a feminine adjective meaning 'related to genes' ('una mutación genética').