What is the Spanish word for "genus"?

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

English

genus

Spanish

género

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Examples of how to use "genus" in Spanish

English
A lion belongs to the genus Panthera.
Spanish
Un león pertenece al género Panthera.
English
The scientist studied a new genus today.
Spanish
El científico estudió un nuevo género hoy.
English
This genus contains several small green frogs.
Spanish
Este género contiene varias ranas verdes pequeñas.
English
Can you name the genus of this plant?
Spanish
¿Puedes nombrar el género de esta planta?
English
Birds of this genus migrate each winter.
Spanish
Las aves de este género migran cada invierno.

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A lion belongs to the genus Panthera.

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