ovarios
/obaɾjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'ovaries' is translated into Spanish as ovarios.
This term refers to the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of ovarios is ovario, which means 'ovary'.
How do you pronounce it?
/obaɾjos/
Did you know?
- The phrase tener ovarios serves as a direct linguistic counterpart to the more vulgar masculine expression tener cojones.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, folk medicine practitioners may attribute certain abdominal sensations or pains directly to the 'ovarios' being 'cold'.
- The word ovarios shares the same Latin root as the English word 'oval', referring to the egg-like shape of the cells produced there.
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 describing the possible locations where ectopic pregnancies can occur, specifically mentioning ovarios.Tatoeba #7585660 by Eremon, translation #3720360 by Vanilla
- La paciente presenta quistes en los ovarios.The patient has cysts in her ovaries.
- La función de los ovarios es fundamental en el ciclo reproductivo.The function of the ovaries is essential in the reproductive cycle.
- Tengo un dolor en los ovarios.I have a pain in my ovaries.
- Los ovarios producen los óvulos.The ovaries produce the eggs.
- El médico revisó sus ovarios.The doctor checked her ovaries.
Example conversation
Elena is discussing her recent medical checkup with Javier.
- Javier¿Cómo salieron tus análisis, Elena?How were your tests, Elena?
- ElenaTodo está bien, mis ovarios están sanos.Everything is fine, my ovaries are healthy.
- JavierQué bueno que no hay problemas.It's good that there are no problems.
- ElenaSí, estoy muy aliviada.Yes, I am very relieved.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
