tráquea
/ˈtɾakea/feminine
The Spanish word for trachea is tráquea.
tráquea refers to the thin-walled, cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi.
Meaning: thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾakea/
Did you know?
- The word tráquea comes from the Ancient Greek phrase trakheîa artēría, which literally means 'rough artery'.
- While tráquea is the anatomical term, Spanish speakers often use the more general word garganta (throat) in daily life even when referring to the specific area of the tráquea.
- The pronunciation of the 'qu' in tráquea results in a hard 'k' sound, unlike the 'kw' sound found in many English words starting with 'qu'.
Examples in context
- El médico examinó la tráquea del paciente para detectar posibles obstrucciones.The doctor examined the patient's trachea to detect possible obstructions.
- La tráquea es un conducto que conecta la laringe con los pulmones.The trachea is a tube that connects the larynx with the lungs.
- La tráquea es un conducto vital.The trachea is a vital duct.
- El médico examinó su tráquea.The doctor examined her trachea.
- La tráquea conecta la laringe con los bronquios.The trachea connects the larynx to the bronchi.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a biology lesson.
- Mateo¿Qué es la tráquea, Sofía?What is the trachea, Sofía?
- SofíaEs un tubo que lleva aire a los pulmones.It is a tube that carries air to the lungs.
- MateoEntiendo, es parte del sistema respiratorio.I see, it is part of the respiratory system.
- SofíaExacto, Mateo, lo has comprendido bien.Exactly, Mateo, you have understood it well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trachea” translations and entries tráquea, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tráquea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
