The Meaning of estéril

Keyword: Estéril

Definition:
“Estéril” is an adjective in Spanish that describes something that is incapable of producing offspring or fruit. In a broader sense, it can also refer to something that is free from bacteria or microorganisms, such as a sterile environment or sterile medical instruments.

Usage:

• Biological context: Referring to an organism, such as “La planta es estéril y no produce semillas.”
• Medical context: Describing an environment or tools, e.g., “Los instrumentos quirúrgicos deben ser estériles.”

Etymology:
The word “estéril” comes from the Latin “sterilis”, which means “barren” or “fruitless.” This Latin root is derived from “ster,” meaning “to make barren.”

Pronunciation:
The phonetic pronunciation in IPA is /es’teɾil/.

Synonyms:

• Infértil (infertile)
• Nulo (null)
• Inocuo (harmless; in a medical context)

Antonyms:

• Fértil (fertile)
• Productivo (productive)
• Fructífero (fruitful)

Feel free to ask for any specific contexts or examples regarding the word “estéril.”

1. El campo estaba estéril después de la sequía prolongada.
   (The field was barren after the prolonged drought.)

2. La herramienta debe estar estéril antes de realizar la cirugía.
   (The tool must be sterile before performing the surgery.)

3. Su discurso era estéril y no inspiraba a la audiencia.
   (His speech was sterile and did not inspire the audience.)

4. La investigación no produjo resultados, fue un esfuerzo estéril.
   (The research yielded no results; it was a futile effort.)

5. El suelo estéril no puede sustentar el crecimiento de las plantas.
   (The barren soil cannot support the growth of plants.)

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