retina
/reˈtina/feminine
The Spanish word for retina is retina.
The term refers to the thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball.
Meaning: thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈtina/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase fondo de ojo, which literally means 'bottom of the eye', is the common clinical term used when a doctor performs a physical examination of the retina.
- The Spanish word retina shares the same Latin root as the English 'net', because the word originally referred to a 'little net' or 'network' of vessels.
- While retina refers to the anatomy, Spanish speakers use the phrase tener buen ojo to describe someone with a keen eye or great intuition, regardless of their physical retina health.
Examples in context
- ¿Has tenido alguna vez un desprendimiento de retina?Have you ever had a detached retina?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ever experienced a detached retina.Tatoeba #10111065 by manufrutos, translation #9850987 by NurseMeeks
- La imagen que se proyecta en la retina está invertida.The image projected onto the retina is inverted.This sentence is useful for describing how an image is projected onto the retina.Tatoeba #1063112 by Shishir, translation #1124681 by kedge
- El especialista examinó la retina del paciente con detalle.The specialist examined the patient's retina in detail.
- En la mácula de mi retina tengo problemas de visión central.I have central vision problems in the macula of my retina.
- El médico examinó mi retina con cuidado.The doctor examined my retina carefully.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a medical appointment.
- Elena¿Cómo fue tu cita con el oftalmólogo?How was your appointment with the ophthalmologist?
- MateoTodo salió bien, pero revisaron mi retina.Everything went well, but they checked my retina.
- Elena¿Te molestó la luz de las máquinas?Did the light from the machines bother you?
- MateoUn poco, pero ya terminó todo.A little, but everything is finished now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “retina” translations and entries retina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
