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transgénico

genetically modified

adjective trahns-HEH-nee-koh Rare

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.

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