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orgánico

organic

adjective ohr-GAH-nee-koh Less Common
Food & Drink

Usage Note

Orgánico covers the chemistry sense (carbon-based compounds), the agricultural sense (productos orgánicos — 'organic produce'), and the structural/administrative sense (ley orgánica — a constitutional law requiring an absolute majority in Spain). The last sense surprises many learners.

Examples

"Prefiero comprar verduras orgánicas."

Natural Translation

I prefer to buy organic vegetables.

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