óseo

OH-seh-oh/ˈoseo/

“óseo” means “bony” in Spanish (related to bones).

bony, skeletal

Also: osseous

El sistema óseo protege los órganos internos del cuerpo.

The skeletal system protects the body's internal organs.

La radiografía reveló un pequeño crecimiento óseo en el talón.

The X-ray revealed a small bony growth on the heel.

Los arqueólogos encontraron restos óseos de miles de años de antigüedad.

Archaeologists found skeletal remains thousands of years old.

Words that translate to "óseo" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'skeletal system' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

osario(ossuary/bone house) — Noun

osamenta(skeleton/bones) — Noun

deshuesar(to debone) — Verb

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'osseus,' which comes from 'os' meaning 'bone.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: osseousFrench: osseuxPortuguese: ósseo

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What is the difference between 'hueso' and 'óseo'?

'Hueso' is a noun (the actual physical bone), while 'óseo' is an adjective (describing something related to bone).

Does 'óseo' always have an accent?

Yes, it is an 'esdrújula' word (stressed on the third-to-last syllable), so it always carries a written accent on the 'o'.

How do I use it in the plural?

Simply add an 's' to match the plural noun: 'restos óseos' (masculine) or 'estructuras óseas' (feminine).