Spanish Conversation · Level 56
72 words
Spanish word
biólogo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbjoloɣo/
Meaning
- masculine nounbiologist
Example
¿Conoces a algún biólogo?
Do you know any biologists?
More examples
El biólogo del museo explicó la exposición.
The museum biologist explained the exhibition.
Core concept
Researcher who studies living organisms from cells to ecosystems.
Common phrases
biólogo del museo
museum biologist
biólogo de laboratorio
laboratory biologist
Similar words
científico: Person who conducts systematic research into natural phenomena to generate new scientific knowledge.
investigador: Person who investigates a specific topic in depth using documents, data, or experiments.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional o investigador que estudia organismos vivos y sus procesos, desde células hasta ecosistemas.
Word origin
The word comes from Greek bios 'life' and logos 'study' and entered modern scientific vocabulary as biología, forming the Spanish occupational noun biólogo for someone who studies living organisms.
Usage tips
- In Spanish usage, biólogo often labels anyone trained in biology rather than only active researchers, so asking '¿A qué te dedicas?' clarifies the person's actual role.