Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
abdominal
Pronunciation
IPA/aβðomiˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectiveabdominal
Example
Tengo dolor abdominal.
I have abdominal pain.
More examples
Cuando corro, me molesta la zona abdominal.
When I run, I feel discomfort in my abdominal region.
Core concept
The belly region around the stomach and intestines.
Common phrases
dolor abdominal
abdominal pain
ejercicio abdominal
abdominal exercise
zona abdominal
abdominal region
Similar words
estomacal: Pertaining to the stomach, the saclike organ beneath the ribs.
intestinal: Pertaining to the intestines, the bowel segments that process and absorb food.
Definition in Spanish
Relativo al abdomen; usado para describir dolores, estructuras o actividades asociadas a la zona abdominal.
Word origin
From Latin abdomen 'belly' plus the adjectival suffix -alis via medieval and scientific usage, producing the Spanish adjective for things relating to the abdomen.
Usage tips
- Common in medical and written Spanish, while everyday speakers often prefer colloquial words like la barriga or phrases such as me duele la barriga.