testículos
/testikulos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'male balls' is translated into Spanish as testículos.
This phrase refers to the two organs in the scrotum that produce sperm.
Which one should you use?
testículos is the formal, medical and anatomical term, whereas bolas is a colloquial or vulgar term. Additionally, huevos is a common slang term used for the same body part.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the anatomical term is el testículo.
How do you pronounce it?
/testikulos/
Did you know?
- While huevos is common slang, some regions use cojones, a word borrowed from the Latin coxa meaning 'hip'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the slang term huevos is used to describe someone's courage or nerve. If you say someone 'tiene muchos huevos', you are not commenting on their anatomy but rather their bravery.
- In Mexico, the word huevos is used in the phrase a huevos to express strong agreement or an emphatic 'of course'.
Examples in context
- Los testículos son parte del sistema reproductivo.The testicles are part of the reproductive system.
- Siento un dolor fuerte en los testículos.I feel a sharp pain in my testicles.
- El médico revisó sus testículos durante el examen.The doctor checked his testicles during the exam.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking at a doctor's office.
- MateoSofía, me duelen mucho los testículos.Sofía, my testicles hurt a lot.
- Sofía¿Es un dolor constante, Mateo?Is it a constant pain, Mateo?
- MateoSí, es un dolor muy intenso.Yes, it is a very intense pain.
- SofíaDebes ir al médico de inmediato.You should go to the doctor immediately.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
