Estomac (en. Stomach)

/ɛs.tɔ.mak/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Muscular organ shaped like a bag, involved in the digestion of food.
The stomach secretes acids to digest food.
L'estomac sécrète des acides pour digérer la nourriture.
Sensitivity or pain felt in the stomach.
I have a stomach ache after overeating.
J'ai un mal d'estomac après avoir trop mangé.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'stomachus', which in turn comes from the Greek 'stomachos'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have guts
To have courage or determination.
avoir de l'estomac
to have an iron stomach
To be able to digest difficult foods without issue.
avoir un estomac en fer
to get upset about something
To be excessively concerned about something.
se faire de l'estomac

Related Words

digestion
Process by which food is broken down and absorbed by the body.
digestion
acid
Chemical substance that can cause burns or irritation.
acide
nausea
Sensation of discomfort that often precedes vomiting.
nausée

Slang Meanings

To be hungry.
My stomach is crying out after that long day.
J'ai un estomac qui crie après cette longue journée.
To have trouble digesting.
After that spicy meal, my stomach is in crisis mode.
Après ce repas épicé, mon estomac est en mode crise.