anal
“anal” means “anal” in Spanish (pertaining to the anus).
anal
Also: anal-stage
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El médico solicitó un examen anal para el paciente.
B1The doctor requested an anal exam for the patient.
En psicología, se estudia la fase anal del desarrollo infantil.
B2In psychology, the anal stage of child development is studied.
El orificio anal es la parte final del sistema digestivo.
C1The anal opening is the final part of the digestive system.
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If you want to describe someone who is very organized and picky in Spanish, should you use 'anal'?
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From the Latin word 'analis', which comes from 'anus', meaning a ring or a circle.
First recorded: 18th century (in medical texts)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'anal' a bad word in Spanish?
No, it's a neutral medical term. However, because it refers to a specific body part, it's usually used in clinical or psychological contexts rather than polite dinner conversation.
How do you say 'anal-retentive' in Spanish?
The psychological term is 'anal-retentivo', but if you just mean someone is uptight, use 'obsesivo' or 'cuadriculado'.
Is the stress on the first or last syllable?
The stress is on the last syllable: a-NAL. In Spanish, words ending in a consonant (except n or s) naturally put the stress at the end.