globoso

Globoso is an adjective used in Spanish, and in similar forms in Italian, to describe an object, body, or form that is globe-like or spherical. In scientific and descriptive writing, globoso denotes a three-dimensional shape close to a perfect sphere. The corresponding English term is globose or globular, but globoso remains common in Spanish-language sources. The word derives from Latin globosus, from globus meaning “globe” or “sphere.”

In botany and horticulture, the term describes plant parts with a round, ball-like shape, such as fruits or seeds: for example, a fruta globosa or semillas globosas. In zoology and embryology, it can describe cells, eggs, or organs that are spherical in outline, as in células globosas or estructuras globosas. In geology and mineralogy, globoso is used to characterize rocks or mineral nodules with a rounded, ball-like habit, and in crystallography, globose forms refer to crystals or aggregates with a spherical exterior.

Globoso is often used alongside synonyms such as esférico or esferoidal. It can also appear in phrases like “forma globosa” to specify a spherical morphology. In English-language contexts, professionals may translate it as globose or globular, depending on the discipline and precision required. See also globo, globular proteins, and esférico for related terminology.