Spanish word

ADN

Pronunciation

IPA/aðeˈene/

Meaning

  • masculine nounDNA

Example

El médico explicó que el ADN determina rasgos.

The doctor explained that DNA determines traits.

Illustration for ADN (DNA)

More examples

La prueba de ADN confirmó la identidad del sospechoso.

The DNA test confirmed the identity of the suspect.

Core concept

Double helix molecule that carries genetic information.

Common phrases

  • prueba de ADN

    DNA test

  • análisis de ADN

    DNA analysis

  • muestra de ADN

    DNA sample

Similar words

ácido desoxirribonucleico: Formal chemical name for the DNA molecule used in scientific or precise contexts.

Definition in Spanish

Forma abreviada de «ácido desoxirribonucleico» que designa la molécula que contiene el material genético de los organismos y de algunos virus.

Word origin

Abbreviation of Spanish ácido desoxirribonucleico, whose parts mean 'deoxy' (lacking an oxygen), 'ribo' (ribose sugar), and 'nucleic' (from the cell nucleus).

Usage tips

  • The abbreviation appears as ADN (uppercase) and normally takes the masculine article el ADN, and speakers often say material genético in everyday speech.

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