Esperma (en. Sperm)
/esˈpeɾ.ma/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Organic liquid produced by males of many organisms, which carries spermatozoa.
Sperm is essential for fertilization in humans.
El esperma es esencial para la fecundación en los seres humanos.
Substance used in assisted reproduction techniques.
The sperm was frozen for future use in insemination.
Se congeló el esperma para su uso futuro en la inseminación.
Refers to the reproductive capacity of the male.
The veterinarian checked the sperm quality of the stallion.
El veterinario revisó la calidad del esperma del semental.
Etymology
From Latin 'sperma', meaning semen.
Common Phrases and Expressions
donor sperm
Sperm coming from a donor for insemination.
esperma de donante
sperm analysis
Examination of sperm to assess its quality and quantity.
análisis de esperma
sperm quality
Term that refers to the characteristics of sperm in terms of fertility.
calidad del esperma
Related Words
spermatozoon
Male reproductive cell.
espermatozoide
fertility
Ability to reproduce.
fertilidad
insemination
Introduction of sperm into the female reproductive tract.
inseminación
Slang Meanings
Any of the colloquial ways of referring to sperm.
In some informal conversations, sperm is referred to as 'broth'.
En algunas charlas informales, se le llama 'caldo' al esperma.
Vulgar term used in certain contexts.
Sperm is referred to as 'milk' in slang.
Se refiere al esperma como 'leche' en el argot.