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"Organismo" is a noun which is often translated as "organism", and "organización" is a noun which is often translated as "organization". Learn more about the difference between "organismo" and "organización" below.
el organismo()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (biology)
a. organism
Los únicos organismos que sobrevivieron a esas duras condiciones climáticas fueron las bacterias.Bacteria were the only organisms to survive such extreme conditions.
2. (anatomy)
a. body
Cuando el azúcar refinado entra en tu organismo, se transforma en grasa.When refined sugar enters your body, it's transformed into fat.
3. (entity)
a. organization
Solo el organismo regulador puede expedir licencias.Licenses can be issued only by the regulatory organization.
b. body
Nuestro organismo legislativo está compuesto por 48 senadores y 192 diputados.Our legislative body comprises 48 senators and 192 congressmen.
c. institution
La Universidad de Buenos Aires es un organismo autárquico.The University of Buenos Aires is a self-governed institution.
la organización()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. organization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La organización del evento se le encarga a una empresa especializada.The organization of the event is farmed out to a specialist company.
b. organisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El proyecto necesita una planificación y organización meticulosa.The project needs careful planning and organisation.
a. organization (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La organización decidió suspender los festejos con motivo del atentado.The organization decided to cancel the festivities because of the attack.
b. organisation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi hija trabaja para una organización internacional grande.My daughter works for a large international organisation.
