darwin

BrE /ˈdɑː.wɪn/ AmE /ˈdɑːr.wɪn/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] C2

Charles Darwin, a British naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Carlos Darwin

Collocations the theories of Darwin

  • Darwin's theory of evolution has had a profound impact on science.

    La teoría de evolución de Darwin ha tenido un profundo impacto en la ciencia.

2 PLACE [singular] C1

A town in northern England, near the Lake District.

Darwin (pueblo)

Collocations the town of Darwin

  • The town of Darwin is a popular tourist destination.

    El pueblo de Darwin es un destino turístico muy popular.

3 SCIENTIFIC [singular] C2

A scientific term or concept named after Charles Darwin, such as 'Darwin's finches'.

terminología científica inspirada en Darwin

Collocations Darwin's theory

  • Scientists continue to study Darwin's finches.

    Los científicos continúan estudiando las aves de Darwin.