Spanish word

geológico

Pronunciation

IPA/xeoˈloxiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivegeological

Example

Hicimos un estudio geológico del área.

We did a geological study of the area.

Illustration for geológico (geological)

More examples

Visitamos un sitio geológico con formaciones rocosas llamativas.

We visited a geological site with striking rock formations.

Core concept

Field geologist examining exposed rock layers and a soil profile.

Common phrases

  • sitio geológico

    geological site

  • paisaje geológico

    geological landscape

  • patrimonio geológico

    geological heritage

Similar words

rocoso: Having a rocky makeup or terrain marked by visible rock and stony ground.
geográfico: Relates to the arrangement, elevation, and observable landforms of an area.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o se refiere a la geología, es decir, a las características y procesos de las rocas, los minerales y el suelo.

Word origin

Formed from the noun geología (Greek geo 'earth' + -logia 'study') plus the adjective-forming suffix -ico, indicating relation to geological features and processes.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective geológico normally follows the noun and agrees in gender and number, for example capas geológicas or terrenos geológicos.

Opposites

  • antropogénicoanthropogenicadjective

Related words

  • geologíageologynoun

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