Spanish Conversation · Level 90
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Spanish word
pupila
Pronunciation
IPA/puˈpila/
Meaning
- feminine nounpupil
Example
La luz hace que la pupila se contraiga.
The light causes the pupil to contract.
More examples
Al sorprenderse, la pupila se dilata.
When startled, the pupil dilates.
Core concept
Dark circular aperture in the middle of the colored part of the eye that changes size in response to light.
Common phrases
contracción de la pupila
contraction of the pupil
dilatación de la pupila
pupil dilation
tener la pupila dilatada
have a dilated pupil
Similar words
ojo: Sense organ that receives light and enables sight.
iris: Colored circular band around the central dark opening that controls light entry.
cristalino: Transparent lens at the front of the eye that bends light to focus images on the retina.
retina: Back inner layer that detects light and turns it into electrical signals for the visual pathway.
Definition in Spanish
Estructura circular y oscura en el centro del iris que se contrae o dilata para regular la cantidad de luz que entra al ojo.
Word origin
From Latin pupilla (diminutive of pupa 'doll'), named for the little reflected image seen in the eyeball and later used for the opening itself.
Usage tips
- When describing pupil size changes Spanish commonly uses the verbs dilatar and contraer and often specifies the cause such as luz, emoción, or medicamentos.
Other meanings
- wardnoun
Related words
- pupilarpupillaryadjective