noun
el hongo
mushroom
Ser vivo que no es planta ni animal, crece en lugares húmedos y puede tener forma de sombrilla o manchas en las paredes. Algunos se comen y otros son dañinos.
Definition & meaning
The word hongo refers to a living organism that belongs to the biological kingdom Fungi. Depending on the context, it can have two main meanings:
- Biological organism: Any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.
- Medical/Skin condition: A fungal infection on the skin, nails, or scalp (often referred to in English as ringworm, athlete's foot, or simply a fungal infection).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun. Its plural form is hongos .
- Origin: The word comes from the Latin fungus, which shares the same meaning. Over time, the linguistic evolution in Spanish shifted the phonetics to result in the current term.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Seta : Specifically refers to the fruiting body of a fungus (a mushroom).
- Micosis : Used specifically in medical contexts to refer to a fungal infection.
- Moho : Refers specifically to mold.
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for this word as it describes a specific biological entity.
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Examples
El hongo en la ensalada está realmente delicioso.noun
The mushroom in the salad is really delicious.
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