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genética

heh-NEH-tee-kah/xeˈnetika/

“genética” means “genetics” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

genetics

Also: genetic makeup
NounfB1
A colorful DNA double helix floating in a bright, clean space.

📝 In Action

La genética es una rama fascinante de la biología.

B1

Genetics is a fascinating branch of biology.

Su buena salud se debe en gran parte a su genética.

B2

Their good health is largely due to their genetics.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • genética humana – human genetics
  • ingeniería genética – genetic engineering

genetic

A parent bird and a baby bird sharing the exact same unique feather patterns.

📝 In Action

Ella se hizo una prueba genética.

B1

She had a genetic test done.

Es una enfermedad genética poco común.

B2

It is a rare genetic disease.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hereditario (hereditary)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • información genética – genetic information
  • modificación genética – genetic modification

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "genética" in Spanish:

genetic makeup→genetics→

✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
gen(gene) — Noun
genético(genetic (masculine)) — Adjective
genéticamente(genetically) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
poéticaestética
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'genesis', which means 'birth' or 'origin'.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: geneticsFrench: génétiquePortuguese: genética

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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').