How to Say “Thymus Gland” in Spanish

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timo
/ˈtimo/
The English phrase 'thymus gland' is translated into Spanish as timo.
timo refers to the specialized organ of the immune system located in the upper chest.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, some people may use the term glándula tímica. In Mexico, you might hear el timo. In Argentina, you could come across la glándula tímica and in Colombia, it is acceptable to use glándula del timo.

How does it change in a sentence?

timo is a masculine noun and is used with the masculine definite article el to form el timo, meaning 'the thymus'.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈtimo/

Did you know?

  • If a Spanish speaker tells you 'te han dado un timo', they are not discussing your anatomy, but are instead telling you that you have been 'scammed'.
  • The word timo traces its lineage back to the Greek word 'thúmos', which originally referred to 'spirit', 'soul', or 'vital force'.

Examples in context

  • El timo es una glándula crucial para el sistema inmunológico.
    The thymus gland is a crucial gland for the immune system.
  • El timo es parte del sistema inmunológico.
    The thymus gland is part of the immune system.
  • El timo se encuentra en el pecho.
    The thymus gland is located in the chest.

Example conversation

Lucía and Mateo are discussing a biology lesson.

  1. Lucía

    ¿Dónde se localiza el timo?
    Where is the thymus gland located?
  2. Mateo

    Está situado en la parte superior del pecho.
    It is situated in the upper part of the chest.
  3. Lucía

    Es un órgano muy importante para la inmunidad.
    It is a very important organ for immunity.
  4. Mateo

    Exactamente, Lucía, es fundamental.
    Exactly, Lucía, it is fundamental.

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