Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
amígdala
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈmiɣðala/
Meaning
- feminine nountonsil
Example
Me duelen las amígdalas.
My tonsils hurt.
More examples
¿Por qué tienes las amígdalas hinchadas?
Why are your tonsils swollen?
Core concept
An almond-shaped lymphoid tissue in the back of the throat that can swell and cause pain when swallowing.
Common phrases
amígdalas hinchadas
swollen tonsils
inflamación de las amígdalas
inflammation of the tonsils
Similar words
garganta: Throat passage between the mouth and the esophagus or windpipe involved in swallowing and voice.
amigdalitis: Inflammation of the tonsils from bacteria or viruses, marked by swelling and throat pain.
tonsila: Lymphatic tissue at the rear of the mouth forming a tonsil.
Definition in Spanish
Tejido en la parte posterior de la garganta que puede inflamarse y provocar dolor al tragar.
Word origin
From Greek amygdalē 'almond' through Latin, the term reflects shape rather than gland function and was adopted into Spanish as amígdala.
Usage tips
- When referring to the brain structure, Spanish usually adds a qualifier (for example amígdala cerebral), so plain amígdala in everyday speech normally means tonsil.
Other meanings
- amygdalanoun
Related words
- amigdalitistonsillitisnoun