Spanish word

orgánico

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾˈɣaniko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveorganic

Example

Me gustan las verduras orgánicas del mercado.

I like the market's organic vegetables.

Illustration for orgánico (organic)

More examples

Prefiero ropa hecha con algodón orgánico.

I prefer clothes made with organic cotton.

Core concept

Characteristic of living organisms or natural processes.

Common phrases

  • algodón orgánico

    organic cotton

  • ropa orgánica

    organic clothes

  • cosmético orgánico

    organic cosmetic

Similar words

biológico: Cultivated using biological principles and techniques drawn from life sciences.
ecológico: Produced with methods that protect local ecosystems and support biodiversity.
sostenible: Made with practices that conserve resources and can be maintained long term.
natural: Unprocessed or minimally altered and free from artificial additives.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o está relacionado con organismos vivos; en alimentos, indica productos obtenidos por métodos naturales sin químicos sintéticos.

Word origin

From Latin organicus via Greek organon 'organ', meaning 'pertaining to organisms', and it is used in Spanish to describe produce made by natural, non-synthetic methods.

Usage tips

  • Labeling as orgánico can be certified in some countries but used loosely in informal markets, so asking how the produce is grown gives clearer information.

Opposites

  • sintéticosyntheticadjective
  • artificialartificialadjective

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