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How to Say "temporal" in Spanish

The Spanish word fortemporalis temporalC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
AdjectiveC1formal
relating to the temples of the head
A simple profile illustration of a human head with a small, subtle highlight on the temple area near the eye and ear.

Examples

El cirujano examinó el hueso temporal del cráneo.

The surgeon examined the temporal bone of the skull.

La arteria temporal se encuentra a los lados de la cabeza.

The temporal artery is found on the sides of the head.

Context is Key

When used in anatomy, 'temporal' refers to the side of the head, a meaning distinct from its use describing duration.

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