umbilical
/umbilikal/from spelling rules
The English word "umbilical" is translated into Spanish as umbilical.
The adjective umbilical is used to describe things relating to the navel or the umbilical cord. In a medical context, the term Cordón umbilical refers specifically to the umbilical cord. Additionally, the phrase Cortar el cordón is used to describe the act of cutting the umbilical cord after a birth.
Meaning: of or relating to the navel or the umbilical cord (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/umbilikal/
Did you know?
- Beyond the medical meaning, the phrase cortar el cordón is used figuratively to describe a child becoming emotionally independent from their parents.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the expression no saber ni dónde tiene el ombligo describes someone who is completely clueless or confused.
- The phrase estar en el ombligo del mundo is used to describe a place that is centrally located or at the very heart of a region.
Examples in context
- El cordón umbilical proporciona nutrientes y oxígeno al feto durante el embarazo.The umbilical cord provides nutrients and oxygen to the fetus during pregnancy.
- El padre tuvo el privilegio de cortar el cordón en el parto.The father had the privilege of cutting the umbilical cord during the delivery.
- El cordón umbilical es muy corto.The umbilical cord is very short.
- Sintió una punzada en la zona umbilical.He felt a sharp pain in the umbilical area.
- El médico revisó la vena umbilical.The doctor checked the umbilical vein.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a medical report.
- LucíaMira, aquí menciona el cordón umbilical.Look, it mentions the umbilical cord here.
- AlejandroSí, dice que todo está normal.Yes, it says everything is normal.
- Lucía¿Crees que sea un problema umbilical?Do you think it's an umbilical problem?
- AlejandroNo, el doctor dijo que no hay riesgo.No, the doctor said there is no risk.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
