Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Biology in Spanish: Biología
Biología · noun · bee-oh-loh-HEE-ah
The word 'biology' translates to 'biología' in Spanish. It refers to the scientific study of living organisms and their processes, and it is commonly encountered in academic settings, school curricula, and everyday conversations about science.
bee-oh-loh-HEE-ah
La biología es mi materia favorita este semestre.
Biology is my favorite subject this semester.
Biology in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for biology, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| biología | biology | bee-oh-loh-HEE-ah | Default, widely understood |
| ciencias biológicas | biology | academic program name | |
| bio | biology | informal student slang |
How Native Speakers Use Biología
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
School Schedule
Tenemos clase de biología los martes y jueves por la mañana.
We have biology class on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning.
Describes a recurring academic schedule.
Career Discussion
Mi hermana decidió estudiar biología marina en la universidad.
My sister decided to study marine biology at the university.
Mentions a specialized branch within the field.
Homework
El profesor de biología nos pidió un ensayo sobre la fotosíntesis.
The biology teacher asked us for an essay on photosynthesis.
References a typical classroom assignment.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Biología
Missing Accent
Incorrect: Estudio biologia.
Correct: Estudio biología.
The accent on the 'i' is mandatory because the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable, making it an esdrújula word in Spanish orthography.
Gender Error
Incorrect: El biología es interesante.
Correct: La biología es interesante.
'Biología' is a feminine noun, so it requires the article 'la' rather than 'el,' following the standard gender rules for -ía endings.
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Common Questions About Biology in Spanish
- Is 'biología' the same in every Spanish-speaking country?
- The term 'biología' is universally understood across all Spanish-speaking nations without regional variation. Only informal nicknames like 'bio' differ slightly in usage frequency from country to country.
- How do I say 'biologist' in Spanish?
- The person who studies or works in biology is called 'biólogo' for a male and 'bióloga' for a female. Both forms carry the accent on the 'o' since they are also esdrújula words.
- What other science subjects follow a similar pattern?
- Many science disciplines in Spanish end in '-logía' or '-ía,' such as 'zoología,' 'geología,' and 'psicología.' Recognizing this suffix helps learners identify academic subjects quickly.