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mutación

moo-tah-SYONmutaˈsjon

“mutación” means “mutation” in Spanish (biological or genetic change).

mutation

Also: change
NounfB2
A colorful butterfly resting on a green leaf, where one wing has circular spots and the other wing has straight stripes.

📝 In Action

La mutación del virus preocupa a los médicos.

B1

The mutation of the virus worries doctors.

Algunas mutaciones genéticas pueden ser beneficiosas.

B2

Some genetic mutations can be beneficial.

El paisaje sufrió una mutación radical debido a la sequía.

C1

The landscape underwent a radical change due to the drought.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • alteración (alteration)
  • transformación (transformation)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • mutación genética – genetic mutation
  • sufrir una mutación – to undergo/suffer a mutation
  • mutación de voz – voice breaking (during puberty)

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: mutación

Question 1 of 3

Which article is correct for 'mutación'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mutar(to mutate) — Verb
mutante(mutant) — Noun
mutable(changeable) — Adjective
inmutable(unchanging) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónacciónevolución
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'mutatio', which means 'a change' or 'an exchange'. It comes from the verb 'mutare', meaning 'to change'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: mutationFrench: mutationItalian: mutazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'mutación' only used in biology?

While it's most common in science, it can also describe any major or fundamental transformation in things like art, social structures, or even a person's voice during puberty.

Does 'mutación' always mean something bad?

Not necessarily! In biology, mutations are simply changes; some are harmful, some are neutral, and some can be beneficial for evolution.

What is the verb form of 'mutación'?

The verb is 'mutar', which means 'to mutate' or 'to change'.