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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Cuerpo

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el cuerpo, como "chest", "lung", "gum", etc. que son necesarias para el examen IELTS.

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Words for Basic IELTS
backbone
[Sustantivo]

a line of connected bones going down from your neck to tail bone in the middle of the back

columna vertebral, espina dorsal

columna vertebral, espina dorsal

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of stretching the backbone in class .El instructor de yoga enfatizó la importancia de estirar la **columna vertebral** en clase.
chest
[Sustantivo]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

pecho

pecho

Ex: The tightness in her chest made her anxious .La opresión en el **pecho** la hacía sentir ansiosa.
false teeth
[Sustantivo]

artificial teeth designed to replace missing natural teeth, often used for cosmetic or functional purposes

dentadura postiza

dentadura postiza

Ex: He removed his false teeth before going to bed .Se quitó sus **dientes postizos** antes de acostarse.
muscle
[Sustantivo]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

músculo

músculo

Ex: The weightlifter 's strong muscles helped him lift heavy weights .Los fuertes **músculos** del levantador de pesas le ayudaron a levantar pesos pesados.
breast
[Sustantivo]

the area between the neck and the stomach

pecho

pecho

Ex: Breasts vary in size , shape , and composition among individuals , influenced by factors like genetics , hormones , and body fat .Los **senos** varían en tamaño, forma y composición entre las personas, influenciados por factores como la genética, las hormonas y la grasa corporal.
heel
[Sustantivo]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

talón

talón

Ex: The dancer balanced gracefully on her tiptoes, never touching her heels to the ground.La bailarina se balanceaba con gracia sobre las puntas de los pies, sin tocar nunca el suelo con sus **talones**.
joint
[Sustantivo]

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

articulación

articulación

Ex: He underwent surgery to repair a damaged joint in his thumb , restoring functionality and relieving pain .Se sometió a una cirugía para reparar una **articulación** dañada en su pulgar, restaurando la funcionalidad y aliviando el dolor.
lung
[Sustantivo]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

pulmón

pulmón

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .Ella experimentó falta de aliento y sibilancias, síntomas comúnmente asociados con el asma, una condición crónica de los **pulmones** caracterizada por la inflamación de las vías respiratorias.
nerve
[Sustantivo]

each of a group of long thread-like structures in the body that carry messages between the brain and other parts of the body, sensing things is a result of this process

nervio

nervio

organ
[Sustantivo]

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

órgano

órgano

Ex: The brain is the central organ of the nervous system , controlling most bodily functions .El **órgano** es el órgano central del sistema nervioso, controlando la mayoría de las funciones corporales.
skeleton
[Sustantivo]

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

esqueleto

esqueleto

Ex: Scientists discovered a dinosaur skeleton in the desert .Los científicos descubrieron un **esqueleto** de dinosaurio en el desierto.
skull
[Sustantivo]

the bony structure that surrounds and provides protection for a person's or animal's brain

cráneo

cráneo

Ex: The skull protects the brain , one of the most vital organs in the body .El **cráneo** protege el cerebro, uno de los órganos más vitales del cuerpo.
waist
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

cintura, talle

cintura, talle

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in his waist muscles .Sufría de dolor lumbar debido a una mala postura y falta de fuerza en los músculos de **la cintura**.
wrist
[Sustantivo]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

muñeca

muñeca

Ex: The watch fit perfectly around her slender wrist.El reloj se ajustaba perfectamente alrededor de su **muñeca** delgada.
adrenaline
[Sustantivo]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalina

adrenalina

Ex: The adrenaline pumping through his veins gave him the courage to confront his fears and speak up .La **adrenalina** que corría por sus venas le dio el valor para enfrentar sus miedos y hablar.
artery
[Sustantivo]

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

arteria

arteria

Ex: Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body .Las **arterias** son vasos sanguíneos que transportan sangre rica en oxígeno desde el corazón a varias partes del cuerpo.
circulation
[Sustantivo]

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

circulación

circulación

Ex: The doctor checked his circulation to ensure there were no issues with blood flow .El médico revisó su **circulación** para asegurarse de que no hubiera problemas con el flujo sanguíneo.
collarbone
[Sustantivo]

either of the pair of bones that go across the top of the chest from the base of the neck to the shoulders

clavícula

clavícula

Ex: The athlete 's strong collarbone structure helped support the weight of heavy lifting .La estructura fuerte de la **clavícula** del atleta ayudó a soportar el peso del levantamiento pesado.
gum
[Sustantivo]

the firm, pink flesh around the roots of teeth at the top and bottom of the mouth

encía

encía

Ex: The dentist recommended a mouthwash to improve gum health .El dentista recomendó un enjuague bucal para mejorar la salud de las **encías**.
flesh
[Sustantivo]

the soft parts of the human body

carne

carne

Ex: He felt a sharp pain as the splinter pierced the flesh of his thumb .Sintió un dolor agudo cuando la astilla atravesó la **carne** de su pulgar.
hormone
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona

hormona

Ex: Estrogen , a key hormone, influences female sexual development .El estrógeno, una **hormona** clave, influye en el desarrollo sexual femenino.
limb
[Sustantivo]

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird

miembro

miembro

Ex: The talented artist drew a detailed sketch of an eagle 's limb, showcasing its intricate feathers and structure .El artista talentoso dibujó un boceto detallado de un **miembro** de águila, mostrando sus intrincadas plumas y estructura.
liver
[Sustantivo]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

hígado

hígado

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .Los niveles elevados de enzimas **hepáticas** en los análisis de sangre pueden indicar daño o disfunción del hígado, lo que lleva a los proveedores de atención médica a realizar más investigaciones.
pulse
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic beating of the blood vessels created when the heart pumps, especially felt on the wrist or at the sides of the neck

pulso

pulso

spine
[Sustantivo]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

columna vertebral

columna vertebral

Ex: In yoga , many poses are designed to improve flexibility and strength in the spine.En el yoga, muchas posturas están diseñadas para mejorar la flexibilidad y la fuerza en la **columna vertebral**.
tissue
[Sustantivo]

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

tejido

tejido

Ex: Adipose tissue , commonly known as fat tissue, stores energy and cushions organs in the body .El **tejido** adiposo, comúnmente conocido como tejido graso, almacena energía y amortigua los órganos del cuerpo.
vein
[Sustantivo]

any tube or vessel that carries blood to one's heart

vena

vena

Ex: Sometimes veins can swell and become painful , especially in the legs .A veces, las **venas** pueden hincharse y volverse dolorosas, especialmente en las piernas.
abdomen
[Sustantivo]

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

abdomen, vientre

abdomen, vientre

Ex: She engaged her core muscles , feeling a slight burn in her abdomen as she completed another set of crunches .Ella activó los músculos de su núcleo, sintiendo un ligero ardor en el **abdomen** mientras completaba otra serie de abdominales.
anatomy
[Sustantivo]

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

anatomía

anatomía

Ex: His research in comparative anatomy helped explain evolutionary relationships among species.Su investigación en **anatomía** comparada ayudó a explicar las relaciones evolutivas entre las especies.
bladder
[Sustantivo]

a sac-like organ inside the body where urine is stored before being passed

vejiga

vejiga

Ex: The ultrasound showed that the bladder was functioning normally .El ultrasonido mostró que la **vejiga** funcionaba normalmente.
Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico)
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