Órgano (en. Organ)

/ˈoɾ.ɣa.no/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Biological structure that performs a function in the organism.

The heart is a vital organ for blood circulation.

El corazón es un órgano vital para la circulación sanguínea.

Device or instrument that produces and modifies sounds.

The organ is a musical instrument widely used in churches.

El órgano es un instrumento musical muy utilizado en las iglesias.

Entity that exercises an administrative or control function.

The internal control body supervises all activities of the institution.

El órgano de control interno supervisa todas las actividades de la institución.

From Latin 'organum', meaning tool or instrument.

governing body

Entity responsible for decision-making in an organization.

órgano de gobierno

official body

Institution that acts on behalf of a governmental or authority.

órgano oficial

control body

Body responsible for supervising and regulating actions in a specific area.

órgano de control

organism

Set of organs that work together to maintain life.

organismo

organography

Study of the structure and arrangement of the organs of an organism.

organografía

organization

Arrangement and management of a set of elements to achieve a specific end.

organización

Colloquial term used to refer to genitals.

That word was used in a very derogatory tone to refer to his organ.

Esa palabra se usó en un tono muy despectivo para referirse a su órgano.

Used humorously to refer to the body in general.

After all the exercise, my organ is exhausted.

Después de todo el ejercicio, mi órgano está agotado.