How to Say "nerve cell" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nerve cell” is “neurona” — B1 level.
Examples
Las neuronas transmiten información a todo el cuerpo.
Neurons transmit information throughout the entire body.
Estudiar un nuevo idioma ayuda a crear nuevas neuronas y conexiones.
Studying a new language helps create new neurons and connections.
¡Usa la neurona y piensa antes de actuar!
Use your brain (literally 'your neuron') and think before acting!
Gender Identification
This word is feminine because it ends in '-a'. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it, even though the 'eu' sound at the start might feel different to English speakers.
The 'eu' Sound
In Spanish, the 'e' and 'u' are pronounced together quickly in one breath. Try saying 'neh' and 'oo' as one smooth sound.
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “el neurona”
Correction: la neurona. Even though it is a scientific term, it follows the standard rule for words ending in 'a'.
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