diafragma
/djaˈfɾaɡma/masculine
The Spanish word for diaphragm is diafragma.
In anatomy, diafragma refers to the sheet of muscle that separates the thorax from the abdomen.
Meaning: anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is preceded by the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaˈfɾaɡma/
Did you know?
- Beyond anatomy and photography, diafragma is also the term used for a specific type of contraceptive barrier device in Spanish.
- In Spanish, diafragma is used not only in anatomy but also to describe the aperture of a camera. It refers to the adjustable stop that controls the amount of light entering the lens.
- The Spanish word diafragma shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'fence', as both trace back to the Greek 'phragma' meaning a barrier or screen.
Examples in context
- El diafragma es un músculo.The diaphragm is a muscle.This sentence is useful for stating that the diafragma is a muscle.Tatoeba #1672033 by marcelostockle, translation #1671751 by AlanF_US
- El diafragma es un músculo esencial para la respiración.The diaphragm is an essential muscle for breathing.
- En el examen de anatomía, debo identificar el músculo diafragmático.In the anatomy exam, I have to identify the diaphragmatic muscle.
- Siente un espasmo en el diafragma.He feels a spasm in the diaphragm.
- El diafragma ayuda con la respiración.The diaphragm helps with breathing.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are in a yoga class.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿estás usando el diafragma?Daniel, are you using your diaphragm?
- DanielNo estoy seguro, Elena.I am not sure, Elena.
- ElenaSiente cómo baja el diafragma.Feel how the diaphragm moves down.
- DanielAhora lo siento, gracias.Now I feel it, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diaphragm” translations and entries diafragma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diafragma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
