pericardio
/peɾiˈkaɾdjo/masculine
The Spanish word for 'pericardium' is pericardio.
pericardio refers to the serous membrane that surrounds the heart.
Meaning: serous membrane that surrounds the heart (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾiˈkaɾdjo/
Did you know?
- While pericardio is the technical term, Spanish speakers might use the phrase la bolsa del corazón meaning 'the heart's bag' when explaining the concept to patients.
- Because pericardio is a technical term, it remains virtually unchanged across all Spanish-speaking countries, from Spain to Argentina.
- Spanish anatomy uses the prefix peri- for many structures that wrap around organs, such as periostio for the membrane surrounding bone.
Examples in context
- El pericardio es una membrana fibroserosa que rodea al corazón.The pericardium is a fibroserous membrane that surrounds the heart.
- Es importante evaluar la cubierta del corazón en los estudios médicos.It is important to evaluate the heart's covering in medical studies.
- El recubrimiento del corazón es una capa resistente que mantiene al órgano seguro.The heart's lining is a resistant layer that keeps the organ safe.
- El pericardio protege al corazón.The pericardium protects the heart.
- Hay una inflamación en el pericardio.There is an inflammation in the pericardium.
- El médico examinó el pericardio.The doctor examined the pericardium.
Example conversation
A woman is explaining a medical report to her husband.
- MateoMaría, ¿qué dice el informe?María, what does the report say?
- MaríaHay un poco de líquido en el pericardio.There is a little bit of fluid in the pericardium.
- Mateo¿Es grave para el corazón?Is it serious for the heart?
- MaríaEl doctor dice que no te preocupes.The doctor says you shouldn't worry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pericardium” translations and entries pericardio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
