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tumor

too-MOR/tuˈmoɾ/

“tumor” means “tumor” in Spanish (abnormal medical growth).

tumor

Also: growth, swelling
NounmB2
A stylized illustration of an abnormal biological growth, depicted as a smooth pink sphere with a cluster of small, bumpy purple nodes growing irregularly from its surface.

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El médico ordenó pruebas para saber si el tumor era maligno.

B2

The doctor ordered tests to find out if the tumor was malignant.

Afortunadamente, el tumor resultó ser benigno y fácil de extirpar.

B2

Fortunately, the tumor turned out to be benign and easy to remove.

La investigación se centra en la prevención de tumores cerebrales.

C1

The research focuses on the prevention of brain tumors.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • masa (mass)
  • bulto (lump)

Common Collocations

  • tumor maligno – malignant tumor
  • tumor benigno – benign tumor
  • extirpar un tumor – to remove a tumor

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tumor" in Spanish:

growth→swelling→tumor→

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Quick Quiz: tumor

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Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word 'tumor'?

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👥 Word Family▼
tumoral(tumoral (adjective)) — Adjective
tumores(tumors (plural)) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *tumor*, which meant 'a swelling' or 'a mound'. It is related to the verb *tumēre*, meaning 'to swell up'.

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: tumorFrench: tumeur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'tumor' used for non-medical lumps or swelling?

While 'tumor' technically means 'swelling,' in modern Spanish, it is almost exclusively reserved for medical masses or growths, particularly those related to cancer. For a general lump or swelling, use 'bulto' or 'hinchazón' instead.

Why is 'tumor' masculine if it ends in -or?

Most Spanish nouns that end in -or are masculine (like *el calor* or *el motor*). 'Tumor' follows this common pattern, even though it refers to a medical condition.