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Spanish word
biodegradable
Pronunciation
IPA/bjoðeɣɾaˈðaβle/
Meaning
- adjectivebiodegradable
Example
Estas bolsas son biodegradables y ayudan al medio ambiente.
These bags are biodegradable and help the environment.
More examples
Busca productos con la etiqueta biodegradable antes de comprar.
Look for products labeled biodegradable before buying.
Core concept
Substance that decomposes by biological activity into simpler chemical components in natural settings.
Common phrases
bolsas biodegradables
biodegradable bags
productos biodegradables
biodegradable products
envase biodegradable
biodegradable container
Similar words
reciclable: Can be collected and processed so materials are reused or remanufactured.
ecológico: Reduces environmental harm through materials or design choices.
sostenible: Supports continued use over the long term by conserving resources and protecting ecosystems.
compostable: Breaks down under composting conditions into stable material that enriches soil.
Definition in Spanish
Que puede sufrir descomposición mediante actividad biológica en condiciones naturales, convirtiéndose con el tiempo en compuestos simples.
Word origin
Coined by combining bio- 'life' with degradable (from Latin degradare via Romance languages and English) to mean capable of biological decomposition.
Usage tips
- In everyday use biodegradable can be a vague marketing term, and proper disposal depends on labels such as compostable, recyclable, or other specified instructions.
Other meanings
- decomposableadjective
Opposites
- duraderodurableadjective
- persistentepersistentadjective
Related words
- biodegradarbiodegradeverb
- biodegradaciónbiodegradationnoun