How to Say "cranium" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cranium” is “cráneo” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
medical term
Examples
Necesitamos una radiografía para ver si hay daño en el cráneo.
We need an X-ray to see if there is damage to the skull.
El casco protege el cráneo en caso de caída.
The helmet protects the skull in case of a fall.
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though many Spanish nouns ending in -o are masculine, 'cráneo' follows this rule perfectly. Always use the masculine article 'el' or 'un' before it.
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