orgánico
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “orgánico” mean in English?
organic — relating to or produced without synthetic chemicals; also: of living organisms
organic — relating to or produced without synthetic chemicals; also: of living organisms (producto orgánico, agricultura orgánica)
Example sentences
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha crecido de forma constante a medida que los consumidores se preocupan más por la salud y el medioambiente.
Demand for organic food has grown steadily as consumers become more concerned about health and the environment.
El crecimiento orgánico de la empresa durante los últimos cinco años refleja la solidez de su modelo de negocio.
The company's organic growth over the last five years reflects the soundness of its business model.
How to use it
Orgánico/a means 'organic' — relating to living organisms; also: produced without synthetic chemicals. Common collocations: producto orgánico, agricultura orgánica, materia orgánica, crecimiento orgánico. Ser: always ser. In business, crecimiento orgánico (organic growth) means growth through internal development rather than acquisitions.
Common mistake
Orgánico ≠ natural: natural is a broader marketing term; orgánico has a specific regulatory meaning (produced without synthetic pesticides/fertilisers). In Spanish labelling law, orgánico and ecológico are regulated terms; natural is not.