cuello uterino
/kweʝo uteɾino/from spelling rules
The English word "cervix" can be translated into Spanish as cuello uterino.
The term refers to the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina.
Meaning: lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word cuello literally means "neck".
Which one should you use?
In medical contexts, the Latin-derived term cérvix is also used in Spanish. The phrase cuello del útero is another way to say "neck of the uterus" and is used specifically in medical settings.
How do you pronounce it?
/kweʝo uteɾino/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, cuello can be used colloquially to refer to a 'bottleneck' or a point of congestion in traffic.
- The word cuello is also used in Spanish to describe the 'neck' of a guitar or a violin.
- Spanish speakers use the word cuello to describe the neck of a bottle, such as el cuello de la botella.
Examples in context
- Mientras que la mayoría de embarazos ectópicos ocurren en los trompas de Falopio, también es posible para estos que ocurran en los ovarios, abdomen, o cuello uterino.While most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube, it is also possible for them to occur in the ovaries, abdomen, or cervix.This sentence is useful for learning about the various locations where ectopic pregnancies can occur, specifically mentioning cuello uterino.Tatoeba #7585660 by Eremon, translation #3720360 by Vanilla
- Los médicos realizarán un examen del cérvix durante la consulta prenatal.Doctors will perform a cervix examination during the prenatal appointment.
- La paciente presenta inflamación del cuello uterino.The patient has inflammation of the cervix.
- El médico revisó el cuello uterino durante la consulta.The doctor checked the cervix during the consultation.
- Es importante observar cualquier cambio en el cuello uterino.It is important to observe any changes in the cervix.
Example conversation
Elena is explaining her medical exam results to Javier.
- JavierElena, ¿qué te dijo el doctor sobre el examen?Elena, what did the doctor tell you about the exam?
- ElenaDijo que el cuello uterino está completamente sano.He said that the cervix is completely healthy.
- JavierEso es una excelente noticia para ti.That is excellent news for you.
- ElenaSí, estoy muy aliviada por el resultado.Yes, I am very relieved about the result.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
