How to Say "rectum" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rectum” is “recto” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
anatomy
Examples
El cirujano examinó el recto del paciente.
The surgeon examined the patient's rectum.
Definite Article
As a singular anatomical part, 'recto' almost always uses the masculine definite article 'el'.
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