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"Plástico" is a form of "plástico", a noun which is often translated as "plastic". "Orgánico" is an adjective which is often translated as "organic". Learn more about the difference between "orgánico" and "plástico" below.
orgánico(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (biology)
a. organic
Mi mamá tiene un tarro en la cocina para recoger los desechos orgánicos.My mom has a container in the kitchen to collect organic waste.
2. (chemistry)
a. organic
Para este análisis tendremos que determinar el punto de ebullición de este compuesto orgánico.For this analysis we'll need to determine the boiling point of this organic compound.
el plástico(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (material)
a. plastic
Esta botella fue fabricada con plástico reciclado.This bottle was made from recycled plastic.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. plastic
No utilizamos madera. Todos nuestros productos están fabricados con componentes plásticos o metálicos.We don't use wood. All our products are made with plastic or metallic components.
3. (malleable)
a. plastic
Para tu trabajo puedes usar un material plástico, como la arcilla.For your assignment, you can use plastic materials such as clay.
4. (fine arts)
a. plastic
Hay una interesante exposición de artes plásticas y visuales en el Museo de la Ciudad.There is an interesting exhibition featuring plastic and visual arts at the City's Museum.
5. (evocative)
a. expressive
El plástico estilo del autor consigue evocar las emociones de una juventud idealista.The author's expressive style manages to evoke the emotions of an idealistic youth.
6. (colloquial) (fashionable) (Central America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
a. trendy
El festival de música independiente estaba lleno de adolescentes plásticos.The indie music festival was full of trendy teenagers.
