How to Say "gene" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gene” is “gene” — B1 level.
Examples
Los científicos identificaron el gene responsable del color de las flores.
Scientists identified the gene responsible for the color of the flowers.
Ella cree que tiene un gene que la hace muy alta.
She believes she has a gene that makes her very tall.
La terapia con este gene podría curar la enfermedad.
Therapy with this gene could cure the disease.
Gender of 'gene'
Even though this word ends in '-e', it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el gene'.
Making it plural
To talk about more than one, simply add an '-s' to get 'genes'. Both the singular forms 'gen' and 'gene' share the same plural: 'los genes'.
Confusion with 'Gente'
Mistake: “La gente es responsable de mi altura.”
Correction: El gene es responsable de mi altura. 'Gente' means 'people', while 'gene' refers to DNA.
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