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How to Say "cortex" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcortexis cortezaB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
anatomy/brain layer
A cross-section of a colorful planet showing the thin outer surface layer.

Examples

La corteza terrestre es la capa más externa de nuestro planeta.

The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of our planet.

La corteza cerebral es responsable del pensamiento complejo.

The cerebral cortex is responsible for complex thought.

Scientific Descriptions

When using 'corteza' in science, it is almost always followed by an adjective like 'terrestre' (Earth) or 'cerebral' (brain) to be specific.

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