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How to Say "uterus" in Spanish

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útero

nounB1medical or biological term
Use 'útero' for general biological or medical discussions about the uterus, especially when referring to its function during pregnancy.

Examples

El bebé se desarrolla dentro del útero materno.

The baby develops inside the mother's womb.

matriz

/ma-TREES//maˈtɾis/

nounB2medical context
Use 'matriz' primarily in a formal medical context, emphasizing the uterus as the 'womb' where conception and development occur.
A simple, soft illustration of a stylized human womb.

Examples

La matriz es el órgano donde se desarrolla el feto.

The womb is the organ where the fetus develops.

Le hicieron una ecografía para revisar su matriz.

They gave her an ultrasound to check her womb.

Existen diversas enfermedades que pueden afectar la matriz.

There are several diseases that can affect the uterus.

The 'z' to 'ces' rule

When a word ends in 'z', like 'matriz', you change the 'z' to 'c' and add 'es' to make it plural: 'las matrices'.

Gender consistency

This word is always feminine, so always use 'la' or 'una' with it, regardless of the context.

Using 'el' instead of 'la'

Mistake: “El matriz es importante.”

Correction: La matriz es importante. Because words ending in '-iz' are almost always feminine.

Útero vs. Matriz

The main point of confusion is choosing between 'útero' and 'matriz'. While both are correct, 'útero' is generally more common and versatile for everyday biological or medical talk. 'Matriz' is often used in more specific, formal medical contexts or when emphasizing the 'womb' aspect.

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