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vejiga

be-HEE-gah/beˈxiɣa/

bladder

Also: air sac
NounfA2
A simple anatomical illustration of a smooth, balloon-like organ in the pelvic area.

📝 In Action

Tengo que ir al baño porque tengo la vejiga llena.

A2

I have to go to the bathroom because I have a full bladder.

El médico me hizo una ecografía de la vejiga.

B1

The doctor did an ultrasound of my bladder.

Algunos peces tienen una vejiga natatoria para flotar.

C1

Some fish have a swim bladder to stay afloat.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • receptáculo (receptacle/container)

Common Collocations

  • vejiga llena – full bladder
  • infección de la vejiga – bladder infection
  • control de la vejiga – bladder control

blister

Also: bubble
NounfB1informal
Latin America
A close-up of a small, clear fluid-filled bubble on the surface of a finger.

📝 In Action

Me salió una vejiga en el talón por los zapatos nuevos.

B1

I got a blister on my heel from my new shoes.

No te rompas la vejiga, se puede infectar.

B2

Don't pop the blister; it could get infected.

La pintura tiene vejigas por el calor.

C1

The paint has bubbles because of the heat.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ampolla (blister (more common in Spain/South America))
  • burbuja (bubble)

Common Collocations

  • salir una vejiga – to get a blister

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vejiga" in Spanish:

air sac→bladder→blister→bubble→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vejiga

Question 1 of 3

If you need to use the bathroom urgently, how might you describe your 'vejiga'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
vejigante(a traditional masked character (who carries a dried bladder)) — Noun
vejiguilla(a small bladder or pustule) — Noun
vejigón(a large blister) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'vesīca', which meant bladder, balloon, or something thin and inflated.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vesicleFrench: vessieItalian: vescica

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'vejiga' the same as 'burbuja'?

Not exactly. 'Vejiga' is usually an organ or a skin blister. 'Burbuja' is a bubble made of soap, water, or air in a liquid.

How do I say 'bladder infection'?

You say 'infección de la vejiga' or more medically 'cistitis'.

Can 'vejiga' refer to a balloon?

Historically yes, because old balloons were made from animal bladders, but today you should use 'globo' for a toy balloon.