estómago
“estómago” means “stomach” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
stomach
Also: belly
📝 In Action
Me duele el estómago después de comer tanto.
A1My stomach hurts after eating so much.
Necesitas algo ligero para el estómago.
A2You need something light for your stomach.
Tengo el estómago vacío, ¡tengo mucha hambre!
A1I have an empty stomach, I'm very hungry!
tolerance
Also: guts
📝 In Action
No tengo estómago para ver películas de terror.
B2I don't have the stomach (or tolerance) to watch horror movies.
Se necesita mucho estómago para trabajar en esa profesión.
C1It takes a lot of guts (or nerve/tolerance) to work in that profession.
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Words that translate to "estómago" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: estómago
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Which sentence uses 'estómago' in its figurative sense (meaning tolerance or guts)?
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Comes from the Latin word *stomachus*, which itself derived from the Greek word *stomakhos*. Originally, the Greek word meant 'throat' or 'gullet,' but later came to refer specifically to the digestive organ.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'estómago' ever mean 'belly' or the outside of the abdomen?
Yes, while 'estómago' technically refers to the internal organ, it is often used informally to refer to the general abdominal area, especially in phrases like 'Me duele el estómago.' However, the word 'barriga' is more common if you mean the outer belly area.
Is 'estómago' an irregular noun?
No. 'Estómago' is a completely regular noun. It is masculine (el estómago) and forms its plural by adding -s (los estómagos).