areola
/aɾeˈola/feminine
The Spanish word for 'areola' is areola.
The term refers to the circle around the nipple.
Meaning: circle around the nipple (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word areola is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾeˈola/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word areola is used by botanists to describe the specialized circular pores on a cactus where spines and hairs emerge.
- In Spanish, areola can also refer to the glowing halo often depicted around the heads of saints in religious art.
- The word areola shares its Latin roots with the word for a small courtyard, meaning the term originally described an open space or a clearing.
Examples in context
- La areola es de un color oscuro.The areola is a dark color.
- El médico examinó la areola.The doctor examined the areola.
- La areola tiene un tamaño irregular.The areola has an irregular size.
Example conversation
Elena is talking to Alejandro during a medical consultation.
- ElenaSiento dolor justo en la areola.I feel pain right on the areola.
- AlejandroDéjame revisar la zona, Elena.Let me check the area, Elena.
- Elena¿Es normal que la areola cambie de color?Is it normal for the areola to change color?
- AlejandroSí, eso puede pasar por cambios hormonales.Yes, that can happen due to hormonal changes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “areola” translations and entries areola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries areola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
