tejido corporal
/texido koɾpoɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "body tissue" is translated into Spanish as tejido corporal.
tejido corporal refers to a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function in a living organism.
Did you know?
- While tejido corporal is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use carne, which means 'meat' or 'flesh', when referring to soft tissues in casual conversation.
- In Spanish, tejido is a homonym used for both biological tissue and textile fabric. If you talk about tejido without the word corporal, a listener might think you are talking about a sweater or a rug.
- In Spanish, the word tejido can be used to describe the intricate plot of a novel or the structure of a social network, treating abstract connections as a physical weave.
Examples in context
- Los médicos analizaron el tejido corporal para determinar la causa de la enfermedad.The doctors analyzed the body tissue to determine the cause of the illness.
- ¿Sabes qué es ese tejido del cuerpo que se ve en el microscopio?Do you know what that body tissue is that can be seen under the microscope?
- El tejido corporal es fundamental para la vida.Body tissue is fundamental for life.
- Analizamos el tejido corporal en el microscopio.We analyze the body tissue under the microscope.
- Este tipo de tejido corporal es muy resistente.This type of body tissue is very resistant.
Example conversation
Two medical students are studying a slide under a microscope.
- AlejandroMira este tejido corporal en la pantalla.Look at this body tissue on the screen.
- MaríaParece que tiene una estructura normal.It looks like it has a normal structure.
- AlejandroSí, es un tejido corporal muy saludable.Yes, it is a very healthy body tissue.
- MaríaGracias por mostrarme el ejemplo, Alejandro.Thanks for showing me the example, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
