cavidad
“cavidad” means “cavity” in Spanish (a hollow space inside the body or a solid object).
cavity
Also: hollow, socket
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El dentista dijo que no tengo ninguna cavidad en los dientes.
A2The dentist said I don't have any cavities in my teeth.
El corazón se encuentra dentro de la cavidad torácica.
B2The heart is located inside the chest cavity.
Los arqueólogos encontraron una cavidad oculta en la pirámide.
C1The archaeologists found a hidden hollow in the pyramid.
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Quick Quiz: cavidad
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the cavities'?
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From the Latin 'cavitas', which comes from 'cavus', meaning 'hollow'. It's related to the word 'cave'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cavidad' used for tooth decay in Spanish?
While 'cavidad' literally means the hole, Spanish speakers usually use the word 'caries' to refer to a dental cavity or tooth decay.
Is it 'el cavidad' or 'la cavidad'?
It is always 'la cavidad' because nouns ending in -dad are feminine.
Can I use 'cavidad' to describe a cave?
Yes, but usually to describe a specific hollow space within the cave rather than the whole cave itself, which is 'cueva' or 'caverna'.