How to Say "artery" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “artery” is “arteria” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
anatomy/biology
Examples
El corazón bombea sangre a través de cada arteria.
The heart pumps blood through every artery.
Una dieta sana ayuda a mantener las arterias limpias.
A healthy diet helps keep the arteries clean.
Gender Check
This word is feminine because it ends in '-a'. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Arteria vs. Vena
Mistake: “Using 'arteria' for any blood tube.”
Correction: In Spanish, just like in English, an 'arteria' specifically carries blood away from the heart, while a 'vena' (vein) brings it back.
Other Meanings of “arteria”
“arteria” can also mean:
- metaphorical use for a transport network(B1)
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