English–Spanish

“organism” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾɣaˈnismo/

Example

Un organismo está formado por células.

An organism is made up of cells.

Illustration for organismo (organism)

How to say “organism” in Spanish

“Organism” in Spanish is organismo.

Living entity made of one or more cells functioning together as a single body.

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

Example sentences with organismo

Las defensas del organismo ayudan a combatir las infecciones.

The defenses of the organism help fight infections.

Tips for using organismo

  • In administrative or legal contexts organismo often denotes a public body or agency; organización or institución is more precise for a nonbiological organization.

“organism” in other languages