anatomía

ah-nah-toh-MEE-ahanatoˈmi.a

“anatomía” means “anatomy” in Spanish (the study of body structures or the structure itself).

anatomy

Also: build

En la facultad de medicina, la anatomía es una de las materias más difíciles.

In medical school, anatomy is one of the hardest subjects.

El escultor estudió la anatomía de los músculos para su nueva obra.

The sculptor studied the anatomy of the muscles for his new work.

La anatomía de las aves es diferente a la de los mamíferos.

The anatomy of birds is different from that of mammals.

Words that translate to "anatomía" in Spanish:

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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the anatomy'?

👥 Word Family▼

anatómico(anatomical) — Adjective

anatomista(anatomist) — Noun

anatómicamente(anatomically) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

biologíadíaguía

📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'anatomē', which literally means 'cutting up' or 'dissection' (ana = up, tome = cutting).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: anatomyFrench: anatomieItalian: anatomia

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Is 'anatomía' only used for human bodies?

No, it can be used for animals (animal anatomy) and plants (plant anatomy) as well.

Why does 'anatomía' have an accent mark?

The accent on the 'í' ensures that the 'i' and 'a' are pronounced as two separate syllables rather than a single gliding sound.

How do you say 'human anatomy' in Spanish?

It is 'anatomía humana'. Remember to make the adjective 'humana' feminine to match the noun.