vías neuronales
/bias neuɾonales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "neural pathways" is translated into Spanish as vías neuronales.
This phrase refers to the connected series of neurons in the brain that transmit signals to process information.
What does it mean word for word?
The word vías literally means ways, routes or paths.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is vía neuronal. Because vías is a feminine plural noun, the adjective neuronales must also be in the feminine plural form to agree with it.
How do you pronounce it?
/bias neuɾonales/
Did you know?
- The word vía is also the standard term for a 'highway' or a 'railway track' in Spanish. This means that, figuratively, the brain's pathways are described using the same vocabulary used for national transportation infrastructure.
- The term vía comes from the Latin word for 'road', which is the same root used in English for the phrase 'via', meaning 'by way of'.
- While English speakers often use 'pathways' in a metaphorical sense to describe 'the path to success', Spanish speakers often prefer using the word camino for such metaphors, reserving vía for more technical or physical routes.
Examples in context
- El cerebro humano está compuesto por diversas vías neuronales que facilitan la comunicación entre las distintas regiones.The human brain is composed of various neural pathways that facilitate communication between different regions.
- Los circuitos cerebrales controlan los movimientos voluntarios del cuerpo.The neural pathways control voluntary body movements.
- Los caminos neuronales permiten que la información se transmita rápidamente dentro del cerebro.Neural pathways allow information to be transmitted quickly within the brain.
- Las vías nerviosas aseguran la correcta conexión entre los diferentes centros cerebrales.The neural pathways ensure proper connections between different brain centers.
- El conocimiento de las vías neuronales es fundamental para comprender el funcionamiento del cerebro humano en su totalidad.Understanding neural pathways is fundamental to comprehending the functioning of the human brain as a whole.
- El ejercicio fortalece las vías neuronales.Exercise strengthens neural pathways.
- Aprendemos creando nuevas vías neuronales.We learn by creating new neural pathways.
- Es necesario estimular las vías neuronales.It is necessary to stimulate the neural pathways.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a biology lecture.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿entiendes cómo funcionan las vías neuronales?Daniel, do you understand how neural pathways work?
- DanielSí, Elena, pero es un tema complejo.Yes, Elena, but it is a complex topic.
- ElenaLa profesora explicó las vías neuronales muy bien.The teacher explained neural pathways very well.
- DanielEs cierto, su clase es excelente.That's true, her class is excellent.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
