Spanish word

arterial

Pronunciation

IPA/aɾteˈɾjal/

Meaning

  • adjectivearterial

Example

La sangre arterial es más rica en oxígeno.

Arterial blood is richer in oxygen.

Illustration for arterial (arterial)

More examples

La presión arterial tiende a aumentar con el ejercicio.

Blood pressure tends to increase with exercise.

Core concept

Characteristic of an artery such as oxygen-rich, high-pressure blood flow.

Common phrases

  • presión arterial

    blood pressure

  • tensión arterial

    arterial tension

Similar words

sanguíneo: Describing blood as a substance: its cells, plasma, and observable properties.
vascular: Describing blood vessels and their anatomical or functional traits.

Definition in Spanish

Propio de las arterias; usado para señalar características, lesiones o medidas relacionadas con estos vasos sanguíneos.

Word origin

From Latin arteria 'artery' via Latin arterialis, with the suffix -alis forming the adjective meaning 'pertaining to'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish often uses 'presión arterial' for what English speakers call 'blood pressure', so translate the phrase contextually rather than as 'arterial pressure'.

Opposites

  • venosovenousadjective

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