arteria
“arteria” means “artery” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
artery
Also: blood vessel
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El corazón bombea sangre a través de cada arteria.
A2The heart pumps blood through every artery.
Una dieta sana ayuda a mantener las arterias limpias.
B1A healthy diet helps keep the arteries clean.
thoroughfare
Also: main road, artery
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La Avenida Insurgentes es la principal arteria de la Ciudad de México.
B1Insurgentes Avenue is the main thoroughfare of Mexico City.
Hubo un accidente en una de las arterias más importantes del centro.
B2There was an accident on one of the most important main roads downtown.
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Quick Quiz: arteria
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'arteria' in a news report about a city traffic jam?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'arteria', which originally came from a Greek word. Long ago, people believed these tubes carried air throughout the body.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'arteria' only used for people?
No, it is used for animals in biology and metaphorically for roads and transit systems in a city.
What is the plural of 'arteria'?
The plural is 'arterias'. You simply add an 's' at the end.