Spanish Conversation · Level 109
60 words
Spanish word
neurona
Pronunciation
IPA/neu̯ˈɾona/
Meaning
- feminine nounneuron
Example
Una neurona transmite señales en el cerebro.
A neuron transmits signals in the brain.
More examples
Hacer ejercicios mentales estimula las neuronas.
Doing mental exercises stimulates neurons.
Core concept
Electrically excitable nerve cell that transmits signals via chemical synapses.
Common phrases
estimular las neuronas
stimulate neurons
cuidar las neuronas
protect neurons
Similar words
célula: Fundamental unit of life that composes tissues and carries out an organism's vital processes.
nervio: Structure of bundled nerve fibers that carries signals between the central nervous system and body.
Definition in Spanish
Célula nerviosa especializada en transmitir información mediante impulsos eléctricos y sinapsis químicas.
Word origin
From Greek root νεῦρον meaning 'nerve' or 'sinew', borrowed into scientific Latin and modern languages as neuron to name nerve cells.
Usage tips
- Feminine noun: la neurona, plural neuronas; the term is mainly scientific, so add a short explanation when used in casual conversation.