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arterial

ar-te-ree-AL/aɾteˈɾjal/

“arterial” means “arterial” in Spanish (relating to the arteries or blood flow).

arterial

Also: main
Adjectivem or fB1
A simple illustration of a red blood vessel with a smooth, flowing pathway inside.

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El doctor dice que mi presión arterial es normal.

A2

The doctor says my blood pressure is normal.

El sistema arterial transporta sangre oxigenada por todo el cuerpo.

B2

The arterial system carries oxygenated blood throughout the body.

Es importante controlar la tensión arterial con regularidad.

B1

It is important to check blood pressure regularly.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vascular (vascular)

Antonyms

  • venoso (venous (related to veins))

Common Collocations

  • presión arterial – blood pressure
  • tensión arterial – blood pressure (more common in Spain)
  • flujo arterial – arterial flow

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Words that translate to "arterial" in Spanish:

arterial→main→

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👥 Word Family▼
arteria(artery) — Noun
arteriografía(arteriography (X-ray of arteries)) — Noun
arterioesclerosis(hardening of the arteries) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'arterialis', which comes from 'arteria'. Both words relate to the tubes that carry blood away from the heart.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: arterialFrench: artérielPortuguese: arterial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it 'presión arterial' or 'arterial presión'?

It is always 'presión arterial'. In Spanish, descriptive adjectives almost always follow the noun.

Can I use 'arterial' for a busy road?

It is better to use the noun 'arteria' (e.g., 'La avenida es una arteria principal') rather than the adjective 'arterial'.

What is the difference between 'arterial' and 'venoso'?

'Arterial' refers to arteries (which carry oxygenated blood away from the heart), while 'venoso' refers to veins (which carry blood back to the heart).