B2 adjective Neutral

organ

/ˈɔːr.ɡən/

A part of the body or a plant that performs a specific function, such as the heart or a leaf. It can also refer to a large musical instrument with pipes and keyboards, or a publication that represents the views of a specific organization.

Ejemplos

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1

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

2

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

3

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
organ
Verb
organize
Adverbio
organically
Adjetivo
organic
Relacionado
organism
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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon performed a successful _____ transplant to save the patient's life.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: organ

Ejemplos

1

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

everyday

The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body.

2

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

formal

He signed a consent form to become an organ donor in the event of his death.

3

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

informal

My uncle spends every Sunday morning playing the organ at the local chapel.

4

Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.

academic

Biological studies often categorize organisms based on the complexity of their internal organ systems.

5

The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.

business

The trade journal serves as the official organ of the national manufacturing association.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
organ
Verb
organize
Adverbio
organically
Adjetivo
organic
Relacionado
organism

Colocaciones comunes

vital organ vital organ
organ transplant organ transplant
organ donor organ donor
pipe organ pipe organ
internal organ internal organ

Frases Comunes

organ grinder

organ grinder (a street musician)

official organ

official organ (an official publication)

sense organ

sense organ (e.g., eyes, ears)

Se confunde a menudo con

organ vs organic

Organic is an adjective describing things derived from living matter or farming without chemicals, while organ is the noun for the body part itself.

organ vs organism

An organism is a whole living thing (like an animal or plant), whereas an organ is just one part of that living thing.

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Notas de uso

In a medical context, 'organ' is often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., organ failure, organ donation). In a political or business context, it refers to a medium of communication like a newsletter.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'organ' when they mean 'organic' (e.g., saying 'organ food' instead of 'organic food'). Also, remember that it is a countable noun, so it usually needs an article or to be in plural form.

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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'ORGanization'. Just as an organization needs different departments to work, your body needs different 'ORGans' to function.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'organon', which means 'tool' or 'instrument'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: organs) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., organ donor) Often followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., organ of the state)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, organ donation is encouraged through driver's license registrations, while in other cultures, it may be viewed differently due to religious beliefs about bodily preservation.

Quiz rápido

The surgeon performed a successful _____ transplant to save the patient's life.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: organ

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