What is the Spanish word for "bacteria"?

Learn how to say "bacteria" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

bacteria

Spanish

bacterias

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Examples of how to use "bacteria" in Spanish

English
Some types of bacteria can be harmful.
Spanish
Algunos tipos de bacterias pueden ser dañinos.
English
Bacteria can help clean polluted water.
Spanish
Las bacterias pueden ayudar a limpiar el agua contaminada.
English
She learned how bacteria grow in cultures.
Spanish
Ella aprendió cómo crecen las bacterias en cultivos.
English
Some bacteria cause illness, others are harmless.
Spanish
Algunas bacterias causan enfermedades, otras son inofensivas.
English
Wash your hands to remove bacteria.
Spanish
Lávate las manos para eliminar las bacterias.

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