riñones
/riɲones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "kidneys" is translated into Spanish as riñones.
In medical or scientific discussions, you can use the more formal phrase los órganos renales to refer to them as the renal organs. In an informal or playful context, you might hear the expression los riñoncitos, which means "the little kidneys".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of riñones is riñón.
How do you pronounce it?
/riɲones/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, a susto or strong fright is traditionally believed to be felt in the riñones, linking the organ to emotional shock.
- In Spanish, the phrase tener los riñones fuertes can metaphorically imply having great physical endurance or resilience.
- In some Spanish-speaking culinary contexts, riñones refers specifically to the offal of a lamb or pig used in traditional dishes like 'riñones encebollados'.
Examples in context
- Tenemos dos riñones.We have two kidneys.This sentence shows how to state the number of riñones someone has.Tatoeba #7134929 by arh, translation #9202968 by DJ_Saidez
- Toda nuestra sangre pasa por nuestros riñones unas sesenta veces al día.All of our blood goes through our kidneys about sixty times a day.This sentence describes the frequency with which blood passes through the riñones.Tatoeba #1175356 by marcelostockle, translation #1175370 by CM
- Los gamberros le golpearon varias veces los riñones con un bate de béisbol.The hooligans hit him several times in the kidneys with a baseball bat.This sentence provides an example of the riñones being hit.Tatoeba #7934782 by Seael, translation #9241083 by DJ_Saidez
- un plato con los riñonesA dish with kidneys
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing medical test results.
- SofíaEl doctor revisó mis riñones.The doctor checked my kidneys.
- Alejandro¿Y qué te dijo sobre tus riñones?And what did he tell you about your kidneys?
- SofíaDice que mis riñones están sanos.He says my kidneys are healthy.
- AlejandroMe alegro mucho por ti, Sofía.I am very happy for you, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
