hormona
“hormona” means “hormone” in Spanish (a chemical substance produced in the body that controls how certain cells or organs work).
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La insulina es una hormona que regula el azúcar en la sangre.
B1Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar.
Durante la adolescencia, las hormonas cambian mucho.
B1During adolescence, hormones change a lot.
Ella está tomando un tratamiento de hormonas.
B2She is taking a hormone treatment.
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From the Greek word 'hormōn', which means 'to set in motion' or 'to urge on.' It describes how these chemicals jumpstart actions in the body.
First recorded: Early 20th century (modern scientific era)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hormona' used differently in Spain than in Latin America?
No, the word is used the same way across all Spanish-speaking countries to refer to biological hormones.
Can 'hormona' be a verb?
No, 'hormona' is a noun. However, the verb 'hormonar' exists, which means to give someone or something hormones.
Why is the word pluralized so often?
Because the body has many different hormones working at once, people often say 'las hormonas' to refer to the whole system or a general state of being.