How to Say "bloodstream" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bloodstream” is “vena” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
internal flow
Examples
Las venas llevan la sangre de vuelta al corazón.
Veins carry blood back to the heart.
Se le marcaba una vena en la frente por el enfado.
A vein was bulging on his forehead because of his anger.
La medicina se administra directamente en la vena.
The medicine is administered directly into the vein.
Always Feminine
The word 'vena' is always feminine. Use 'la' and 'una' even if the blood inside belongs to a man.
Vena vs. Arteria
Mistake: “Using 'vena' for all blood tubes.”
Correction: Just like in English, use 'vena' for those carrying blood TO the heart and 'arteria' for those carrying it AWAY.
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