orgánico
“orgánico” means “organic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
organic
Also: biological
📝 In Action
Prefiero comprar fruta orgánica en el mercado.
A2I prefer to buy organic fruit at the market.
Este fertilizante es totalmente orgánico y seguro para las plantas.
B1This fertilizer is totally organic and safe for the plants.
La química orgánica estudia los compuestos con carbono.
B2Organic chemistry studies compounds with carbon.
organic
Also: systemic / fundamental
📝 In Action
Nuestra cuenta de Instagram tuvo un crecimiento orgánico muy rápido.
B2Our Instagram account had very fast organic growth.
El cambio en la empresa fue un proceso orgánico y natural.
B2The change in the company was an organic and natural process.
Una ley orgánica regula los derechos fundamentales en España.
C1An 'organic law' regulates fundamental rights in Spain.
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Quick Quiz: orgánico
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin 'organicus' and the Greek 'organikos', which relate to an 'organ' or 'tool'. It originally described anything acting as an instrument or belonging to a living body.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'orgánico' always mean the same as 'organic' in English?
Yes, they are very close cognates. Both refer to biological matter, chemical-free food, or natural growth in business.
How do I know if I should use 'ecológico' or 'orgánico'?
In Latin America, 'orgánico' is very common. In Spain, 'ecológico' is the official and more common term for food labeling.
Is 'orgánico' used for body organs?
Usually, we use the adjective 'orgánico' to describe things relating to the organs as a system (like an 'organic disease'), but we use 'órgano' for the body part itself.