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    Arteria (en. Artery)

    /aɾˈteɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the tissues.
    The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
    La arteria aorta es la más grande del cuerpo humano.
    Any of the vessels that branch from the main arteries.
    The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle.
    Las arterias coronarias irrigan el músculo cardíaco.
    Figuratively, it can refer to a main path or route for the flow of information or resources.
    The main artery of commerce in the city is in the center.
    La arteria principal del comercio en la ciudad está en el centro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'arteria', which means 'air or blood conduit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    main artery
    The most important artery in a system.
    arteria principal
    cut the artery
    To cause severe damage or a crisis in a system.
    cortar la arteria

    Related Words

    veins
    Vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.
    venas
    capillaries
    Tiny vessels that connect arteries with veins.
    capilares
    circulation
    The movement of blood throughout the body.
    circulación

    Slang Meanings

    Key or main route in an everyday context.
    That place is the artery that connects the whole neighborhood.
    Ese lugar es la arteria que conecta todo el barrio.
    Something essential or vital for the functioning of a system.
    Communication is the artery of our success in business.
    La comunicación es la arteria de nuestro éxito en el negocio.