Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
órgano
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoɾɣano/
Meaning
- masculine nounorgan
Example
El órgano suena en la iglesia.
The organ is sounding in the church.
More examples
El órgano vital dejó de funcionar y el equipo médico intervino.
The vital organ stopped functioning and the medical team intervened.
Core concept
A part or instrument that performs a necessary function within a larger living or organized system.
Common phrases
órgano vital
vital organ
órgano reproductor
reproductive organ
órgano musical
musical organ
Similar words
corazón: Muscular organ that pumps blood and maintains circulation throughout the body.
pulmón: Organ that takes in oxygen from the air and transfers it to the blood.
hígado: Large metabolic organ that stores nutrients and breaks down toxins.
riñón: Paired organ that filters blood and produces urine to remove waste.
Definition in Spanish
Parte del cuerpo que cumple una función específica y necesaria para el organismo; también se aplica a instrumentos musicales de teclado y a organismos o dependencias con funciones determinadas.
Word origin
From Latin organum, via Greek organon 'instrument' or 'tool', the word originally meant 'instrument' and extended to body parts, musical instruments, and organizational bodies.
Usage tips
- Medical contexts commonly specify 'órgano interno' or the anatomical name to avoid confusion with musical or institutional meanings.