How to Say "blood" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “blood” is “sangre” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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NounA2
The red liquid in the body of people and animals.
Examples
El médico necesita una muestra de tu sangre.
The doctor needs a sample of your blood.
Perdió mucha sangre en el accidente.
He lost a lot of blood in the accident.
Mi tipo de sangre es O positivo.
My blood type is O positive.
Always Feminine: 'la sangre'
Even though 'sangre' ends with an '-e', it's a feminine word. Always remember to use 'la' or 'una' with it, like 'la sangre' (the blood) or 'una mancha de sangre' (a bloodstain).
Using 'el' instead of 'la'
Mistake: “El doctor analizó el sangre.”
Correction: El doctor analizó la sangre. Remember, 'sangre' is feminine!
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