germ

• Sustantivo que designa un microorganismo, en especial uno que causa enfermedades, como una bacteria o un virus; también puede referirse al origen o parte inicial de algo, como el germen de una idea.

A noun referring to a microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

1. Microorganism causing diseaseA2formalmedical

   A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium or virus, that can cause illness.

   Germen patógeno

   • Wash your hands to get rid of germs.
   • The doctor said the infection was caused by a common germ.
   • Germs can spread quickly in crowded places.

   Sinónimosbacillusbugmicrobemicroorganismpathogen

2. Beginning or seedB2formal

   The earliest stage or origin of something, often used figuratively.

   germen

   • The germ of an idea started forming in his mind.
   • This small project was the germ of a much larger company.
   • She planted the germ of doubt in his thoughts.

   Sinónimosbudembryonucleusoriginrootseedsourcespark

   Antónimosconsequenceendoutcomeproductresult