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How to Say "blood" in Spanish

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sangre

SAHN-grehˈsanɡɾe

NounA2General
Use 'sangre' when referring to the actual red liquid found in the bodies of people and animals.
A single, bright red drop of blood resting on a clean white bandage, illustrating the physical liquid.

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!

sanguíneo

AdjectiveB1Formal/Technical
Use 'sanguíneo' as an adjective to describe something that pertains to or is related to blood, such as a system or a vessel.

Examples

El sistema sanguíneo transporta oxígeno por todo el cuerpo.

The blood system carries oxygen throughout the body.

Noun vs. Adjective Confusion

The most common mistake is using 'sangre' when an adjective is needed, or vice versa. Remember that 'sangre' is the 'thing' (the liquid), while 'sanguíneo' describes something related to that thing.

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