abdomen
/abˈdomen/masculine
The English phrase 'abdomen' is translated into Spanish as abdomen or vientre.
Meaning: belly (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| abdomen | /abˈdomen/ | masculine |
| vientre | /ˈbjentɾe/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to the belly area. Abdomen is the standard term used for the anatomical region, while vientre is a common way to refer to the belly or abdomen in general or more literary settings. Note that vientre can also specifically mean 'womb' in biological or poetic contexts.
Which one should you use?
Abdomen is specifically used for formal or medical anatomical discussions. In contrast, vientre is more common in general or literary contexts and can carry the meaning of 'womb'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both abdomen and vientre are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/abˈdomen/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse these terms with estómago (stomach), cintura (waist) or cadera (hip).
Did you know?
- The term vientre can be used metaphorically in literature to describe the 'belly' of a ship or a large vessel. This evokes the internal, hollow space of the craft.
- The Spanish word vientre comes from the Latin ventrem, which shares a root with the English word 'ventral'.
- The term vientre can be used in Spanish to describe the lower part of a fish or a specific cut of meat, moving the word from human anatomy to gastronomy.
Examples in context
- Lo golpeó en el abdomen.He hit him in the abdomen.This sentence shows the use of abdomen to describe a physical strike.Tatoeba #959732 by marcelostockle, translation #9483138 by DJ_Saidez
- Mi bajo vientre se siente hinchado.My lower abdomen feels bloated.This sentence shows how to use vientre when referring to a specific area like the lower abdomen.Tatoeba #7585651 by Eremon, translation #25353 by Luornu
- Sami tenía un fuerte dolor en el abdomen.Sami had a severe pain in the abdomen.This sentence demonstrates using abdomen to describe physical pain.Tatoeba #7585654 by Eremon, translation #6445449 by OsoHombre
- El médico examinó mi vientre y no encontró ninguna anomalía.The doctor examined my abdomen and found no abnormality.
- Es importante mantener el abdomen tonificado para evitar problemas de salud.It is important to keep the abdomen toned to avoid health problems.
- El ejercicio de pilates fortalece el tronco, incluyendo el abdomen.Pilates exercise strengthens the trunk, including the abdomen.
- ¡Me duele la barriga! Creo que comí demasiado.My tummy hurts! I think I ate too much.
- ¡Qué risa! Se le nota la panza en esa foto.How funny! You can see his belly in that photo.
- Después del banquete, tenía la tripa llena y no podía moverme.After the banquet, my stomach was full and I couldn't move.
- Empecé a hacer ejercicio para reducir mi pancita y sentirme más saludable.I started exercising to reduce my little belly and feel healthier.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking at home about a health concern.
- DanielSofía, me duele un poco el abdomen.Sofía, my abdomen hurts a little.
- Sofía¿Es un dolor fuerte, Daniel?Is it a strong pain, Daniel?
- DanielNo, es solo una molestia en el abdomen.No, it is just a discomfort in the abdomen.
- SofíaDeberías descansar un poco.You should rest a little.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abdomen” translations and entries abdomen, vientre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abdomen, vientre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
