Cráneo (en. Skull)

/ˈkɾa.neo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain.

The human cranium is composed of several fused bones.

El cráneo humano está compuesto por varios huesos fusionados.

Upper part of the head that contains the brain.

The surgery was performed on the patient’s cranium to access the brain.

La cirugía se realizó en el cráneo del paciente para dar acceso al cerebro.

Helmet or cover that protects a part of the body.

In American football, players wear a helmet to protect their cranium.

En el fútbol americano, los jugadores llevan un casco para proteger su cráneo.

From Latin 'cranium', meaning 'head' or 'brain'.

to hit in the head

To hit on the head.

dar en el cráneo

to be empty-headed

To be unintelligent or clumsy.

no tener un cráneo

brain

Organ found inside the cranium, responsible for cognitive functions.

cerebro

bone

Hard structure that makes up the skeleton, including the cranium.

hueso

marrow

Soft tissue found inside the cranium that is part of the nervous system.

médula

phalanx

Bones of the fingers; also related to the bony structure of the body.

falange

Head

That hit him in the cranium and left him dazed.

Ese golpe le dio en el cráneo y se quedó aturdido.

Empty skull

Sometimes I think he has an empty skull; he doesn't think about what he says.

A veces pienso que tiene el cráneo vacío, no razona lo que dice.