páncreas
/ˈpankɾeas/masculine
The Spanish word for pancreas is páncreas.
páncreas is a noun used to refer to the gland located near the stomach.
Meaning: gland near the stomach (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
páncreas is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpankɾeas/
Did you know?
- The word's construction in Ancient Greek, which survives in Spanish, literally translates to 'all meat' or 'all flesh'.
- The plural form of páncreas is identical to the singular form, meaning you only change the article to make it plural.
- Because it is a Greek loanword, páncreas retains its original Greek accentuation on the first syllable in Spanish.
Examples in context
- El hígado y el páncreas forman parte del aparato digestivo.The liver and the pancreas form part of the digestive system.This sentence is useful for seeing páncreas used in the context of the digestive system.Tatoeba #1022353 by hayastan, translation #10140968 by DJ_Saidez
- Mi abuelo tiene un problema en el páncreas.My grandfather has a problem with his pancreas.
- El páncreas es un órgano vital.The pancreas is a vital organ.
- Tengo un problema en el páncreas.I have a problem in my pancreas.
Example conversation
Javier is talking to Lucía about a medical report.
- JavierEl médico dice que mi páncreas está inflamado.The doctor says that my pancreas is inflamed.
- LucíaLo siento mucho, Javier. ¿Qué debes hacer?I am very sorry, Javier. What do you have to do?
- JavierTengo que cambiar mi dieta por el páncreas.I have to change my diet for the pancreas.
- LucíaEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pancreas” translations and entries páncreas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries páncreas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
