How to Say "earlobe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “earlobe” is “lóbulo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the soft bottom part of the ear
Examples
Me hice un piercing en el lóbulo de la oreja.
I got a piercing on my earlobe.
El lóbulo frontal del cerebro es responsable de las decisiones.
The frontal lobe of the brain is responsible for decisions.
El médico examinó el lóbulo inferior del pulmón.
The doctor examined the lower lobe of the lung.
Always Masculine
Even though it refers to parts of the ear or brain, the word 'lóbulo' is always masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Plural Form
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to the end: 'los lóbulos'.
Don't confuse with 'lobo'
Mistake: “El lobo de mi oreja.”
Correction: El lóbulo de mi oreja. 'Lobo' means 'wolf'!
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