cardenales
/kaɾdenales/from spelling rules
The English word 'cardinals' can be translated into Spanish as cardenales.
These are the purple or blue bruises on the skin caused by a blow or injury.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾdenales/
Did you know?
- The word cardenal also refers to a specific species of bright red bird, creating a triple homonym where one word means a church leader, a bruise and a bird.
- The word moratón, often used interchangeably with cardenal, is specifically common in Spain, while moretón is the preferred term in Latin America.
- While cardenales refers to deep bruises, Spanish speakers often use the word moratón for a common bruise. The word moratón comes from morado, meaning 'purple'.
Examples in context
- Al Papa lo eligen los cardenales.The cardinals elect the Pope.This sentence shows the use of cardenales in a religious context regarding the election of the Pope.Tatoeba #5911187 by arh, translation #12243921 by Miktsoanit
- Los Cardenales son por lo general excelentes Políglotas.Cardinals are, in general, excellent polyglots.This sentence describes the linguistic abilities of cardenales.Tatoeba #1010272 by hayastan, translation #12243926 by Miktsoanit
- La mayoría de los Cardenales de la Iglesia actual están corrompidos por el maligno.Most Cardinals in the current Church have been corrupted by the evil one.This sentence refers to the corruption of cardenales within the Church.Tatoeba #10485922 by saverius, translation #12243940 by Miktsoanit
- Los cardenales son aves hermosas y coloridas.Cardinals are beautiful and colorful birds.
- ¡Mira ese cardenalito en el jardín!Look at that little cardinal in the garden!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía is looking at Alejandro's arm after he fell.
- Sofía¿Te duele el brazo?Does your arm hurt?
- AlejandroUn poco, pero solo tengo unos cardenales.A little, but I only have some bruises.
- SofíaEsos cardenales se ven muy morados.Those bruises look very purple.
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, ya se pasarán.Don't worry, they will fade soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
