How to Say "liver" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “liver” is “hígado” — use 'hígado' when referring to the anatomical organ in your body.
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hígado
nounA2general
Use 'hígado' when referring to the anatomical organ in your body.
Examples
El médico me dijo que tengo que cuidar mi hígado.
The doctor told me I have to take care of my liver.
hepático
adjectiveB2medical, technical
Use 'hepático' as an adjective to describe something related to or affected by the liver, like a disease or condition.
Examples
El doctor dice que tengo un problema hepático leve.
The doctor says I have a minor liver problem.
Noun vs. Adjective
The most common mistake is using 'hígado' (noun) when you need an adjective. Remember, if you're describing something 'of the liver' or 'liver-related', you need the adjective 'hepático', not the noun 'hígado'.
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