orina
/oˈɾina/feminine
The English word 'urine' is translated into Spanish as orina. Wiktionary also lists orine and orín.
Meaning: liquid excrement (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| orina | /oˈɾina/ | feminine |
| orine | /oˈɾine/ | masculine |
| orín | /oˈɾin/ | masculine |
The term refers to the liquid excrement produced by the body.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɾina/
Did you know?
- The variant orín actually traces its roots back to the word for 'copper rust'.
- While orina is the standard medical term, using orín can sound much more vulgar or crude depending on the region.
- While orina is the clinical term, Spanish speakers often use the word pis for 'piss' when talking to children or in casual settings, similar to the English 'wee'.
Examples in context
- Notó sangre en su orina.She noticed some blood in her urine.This sentence shows how to describe noticing blood in the orina.Tatoeba #5018717 by don_ramon, translation #12987751 by rul
- Quiero analizar tu orina.I want to analyze your urine.This sentence describes the desire to analyze someone's orina.Tatoeba #8390202 by ManuelML, translation #8416201 by cromwellt
- ¿Has notado sangre en tu orina antes?Have you noticed blood in your urine before?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has noticed blood in their orina in the past.Tatoeba #12903385 by entusiasta, translation #1278039 by corvard
- Necesito analizar su orinaI need to analyze your urine
- Necesito ir al baño a hacer pisI need to go to the bathroom to pee
- Casi me orino de risaI almost peed my pants
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A doctor's office during a routine checkup.
- LucíaNecesito una muestra de orina para el examen.I need a urine sample for the exam.
- Javier¿Debe ser la primera orina de la mañana?Should it be the first urine of the morning?
- LucíaSí, Javier, eso sería lo ideal.Yes, Javier, that would be ideal.
- JavierMuy bien, lo haré mañana.Very well, I will do it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “urine” translations and entries orina, orine, orín, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries orina, orine, orín, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
