parto
/PAR-toh/
delivery
The most common meaning of 'parto' is 'delivery' or childbirth.
parto(noun)
delivery
?childbirth event
,childbirth
?the process of giving birth
birth
?the event of a baby being born
📝 In Action
El parto duró muchas horas, pero fue un parto natural.
B1The delivery lasted many hours, but it was a natural birth.
La matrona asistió en el parto y todo salió bien.
B2The midwife assisted in the delivery and everything went well.
El médico programó un parto por cesárea para la próxima semana.
B1The doctor scheduled a C-section delivery for next week.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Note
Even though it refers to a process often associated with women, 'parto' is always a masculine noun: use 'el parto'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Parto' and 'Nacimiento'
Mistake: "Using 'nacimiento' when specifically describing the labor process."
Correction: 'Parto' refers to the physical labor or delivery process, while 'nacimiento' is the moment of birth or the general concept of being born. Use 'parto' for the medical event itself.
⭐ Usage Tips
Medical Context
If you are discussing pregnancy or hospital procedures, 'parto' is the essential word to use for the event of the baby coming out.
Figuratively, 'parto' can refer to the 'product' or result of intense, laborious effort.
parto(noun)
product
?result of great effort
,creation
?figurative birth of an idea or work
result
?outcome of a long process
📝 In Action
Ese libro, el parto de diez años de investigación, fue un éxito rotundo.
C1That book, the product of ten years of research, was a resounding success.
La nueva ley es el parto de un difícil consenso político.
C2The new law is the result of a difficult political consensus.
💡 Grammar Points
Metaphorical Use
This meaning uses the idea of physical delivery (parto) to describe the difficult and significant process of creating something abstract, like a major project or artwork.
⭐ Usage Tips
Elevated Language
Use this figurative sense when you want to emphasize the difficulty and significance of the effort required to produce the result, usually in writing or formal speech.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: parto
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'parto' in the figurative sense (Meaning 2)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'parto' the same as 'nacimiento'?
Not exactly. 'Parto' specifically refers to the process of labor and delivery—the physical event where the baby is born. 'Nacimiento' is the general term for 'birth' or the moment the baby enters the world, often used more broadly (like 'birth rate').
Does 'parto' have a feminine form, like 'parta'?
No. 'Parto' is a masculine noun ('el parto') and always stays that way, regardless of who is giving birth. If you need the verb form, you would use 'parir' (to give birth).