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    Colón (en. Colon)

    koˈlon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Section of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum.
    The colon is essential for water absorption.
    El colón es esencial para la absorción de agua.
    Graphic representation indicating a pause or separation in writing.
    The colon is used in grammar to introduce lists.
    El colón se utiliza en la gramática para introducir listas.
    Any similar figure used to divide or indicate.
    In mathematics, we use the colon to separate hours and minutes.
    En matemáticas, usamos el colón para separar horas y minutos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'colon', which means 'intestine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a colon spasm
    To feel intense pain in the stomach.
    dar un colón
    colonoscopy
    Medical procedure to examine the colon.
    colonoscopia
    irritable bowel syndrome
    Disorder that affects the functioning of the colon.
    síndrome del intestino irritable

    Related Words

    intestine
    Part of the digestive system that includes the colon.
    intestino
    rectum
    End of the large intestine that connects to the anus.
    recto
    fecal
    Related to the feces produced in the colon.
    fecal

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially used to refer to a person with intestinal problems.
    That guy has a colon that won't stop complaining.
    Ese tipo tiene un colón que no para de quejarse.
    In some contexts, colloquial for referring to a stomach ache.
    I had a horrible colon spasm after eating.
    Me dio un colón horrible después de comer.