How to Say "anal" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “anal” is “anal” — B2 level.
Examples
El médico solicitó un examen anal para el paciente.
The doctor requested an anal exam for the patient.
En psicología, se estudia la fase anal del desarrollo infantil.
In psychology, the anal stage of child development is studied.
El orificio anal es la parte final del sistema digestivo.
The anal opening is the final part of the digestive system.
One form for everyone
This word doesn't change its ending to match 'male' or 'female' nouns. You can say 'el canal anal' (masculine) or 'la zona anal' (feminine) without changing the word at all.
Placement
In Spanish, this word almost always follows the noun it is describing. For example, 'examen anal' (exam anal) rather than 'anal exam'.
Don't use it for 'picky' people
Mistake: “Él es muy anal con su limpieza.”
Correction: Él es muy meticuloso/perfeccionista con su limpieza.
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