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“biography” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bjoɣɾaˈfia/

Example

¿Conoces la biografía de Gabriel García Márquez?

Do you know Gabriel García Márquez's biography?

Illustration for biografía (biography)

How to say “biography” in Spanish

“Biography” in Spanish is biografía.

A written account of a person's life emphasizing facts, experiences, and achievements.

Full entry for biografía: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with biografía

Antes de la entrevista leyó su biografía en la página oficial.

Before the interview he read his biography on the official website.

Tips for using biografía

  • The word is stressed on the i (biografía); use autobiografía for a life written by its subject and perfil or currículum for short introductions.

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