Spanish Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Spanish word
biología
Pronunciation
IPA/bjoloˈxia/
Meaning
- feminine nounbiology
Example
Me interesa la biología.
I'm interested in biology.
More examples
Mi hermano estudia biología en la universidad.
My brother studies biology at the university.
Core concept
The scientific study of living organisms from cells to ecosystems.
Common phrases
estudiar biología
study biology
clase de biología
biology class
profesor de biología
biology teacher
laboratorio de biología
biology lab
Similar words
ciencia: A discipline that organizes facts into theories through observation, experimentation, and evidence.
ecología: Research into species' roles, energy flow, and balance within habitats and ecosystems.
naturaleza: Physical nature as a whole: mountains, rivers, forests, and the life they contain.
Definition in Spanish
Disciplina científica dedicada a conocer la vida en sus distintas formas, desde las células hasta los ecosistemas.
Word origin
Derives from Greek bios 'life' and -logía 'study' and enters Spanish via Latin and modern European languages such as French.
Usage tips
- Used as a school or university subject and treated as feminine, so speakers commonly answer 'Biología' or say 'Estudio biología' to '¿Qué estudias?' and use la in phrases like 'la biología molecular'.