Also means
transgenic
Usage Note
Transgénico is the standard term in Spanish for genetically modified organisms (GMOs); alimentos transgénicos are GMO foods. The equivalent abbreviation OGM (organismo genéticamente modificado) appears in labelling. The stress accent on the e shows the stress is on the antepenultimate syllable.
Examples
"El maíz transgénico es muy debatido."
Natural Translation
Genetically modified maize is hotly debated.
Related Words
Explore Spanish by topic