células
/θelulas/from spelling rules
The English phrase cells is translated into Spanish as células.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is célula.
How do you pronounce it?
/θelulas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, specifically in legal or administrative contexts, a célula can refer to an official certificate or a legal document of identity.
- In Spanish, the word célula can be used to describe a small, secretive group of people working together for a political or militant cause. This is similar to the English 'sleeper cell' but is used more broadly in Spanish political discourse.
- In Spanish, the word celular can act as an adjective meaning 'pertaining to a cell', but it is most commonly used as a noun for a mobile phone.
Examples in context
- Las neuronas son células.Neurons are cells.This sentence is useful for stating that neurons are cells.Tatoeba #1650783 by marcelostockle, translation #1650786 by marcelostockle
- Las células forman los tejidos.Cells make up tissues.This sentence is useful for explaining how cells make up tissues.Tatoeba #5072820 by albrusgher, translation #2756567 by mervert1
- Los leucocitos son células sanguíneas.Leukocytes are blood cells.This sentence is useful for identifying leukocytes as blood cells.Tatoeba #2533162 by marcelostockle, translation #2882341 by mervert1
- El citoplasma de las células es una estructura esencial para el funcionamiento celular.The cytoplasm of cells is a vital structure for cellular function.
- Los corpusículos sanguíneos son cruciales en el transporte de oxígeno y nutrientes.Blood cells are crucial in the transport of oxygen and nutrients.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are studying biology together.
- MaríaMira cómo se dividen estas células.Look at how these cells are dividing.
- JavierEs increíble ver el proceso.It is incredible to see the process.
- María¿Puedes ver el núcleo de las células?Can you see the nucleus of the cells?
- JavierSí, María, se ve muy claro.Yes, María, it is very clear.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
