English–Spanish

“hormone” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oɾˈmona/

Example

La hormona regula el sueño y el apetito.

The hormone regulates sleep and appetite.

Illustration for hormona (hormone)

How to say “hormone” in Spanish

“Hormone” in Spanish is hormona.

Gland-produced molecule that regulates sleep, appetite and growth.

Full entry for hormona: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with hormona

Los niveles de hormona varían a lo largo del día.

Hormone concentrations vary throughout the day.

Tips for using hormona

  • Spanish often uses the definite article for general statements (Las hormonas regulan el sueño), whereas English drops the article.

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