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    Estómagos (en. Stomachs)

    /es'tomaɣos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organ responsible for the digestion of food.
    The stomach produces gastric juices that help break down food.
    El estómago produce jugos gástricos que ayudan a descomponer los alimentos.
    Part of the human body located between the esophagus and the small intestine.
    The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen.
    El estómago está situado en la parte superior del abdomen.
    In zoology, it refers to a similar organ in some animals.
    The stomach of certain ruminants is adapted to ferment food.
    El estómago de ciertos rumiantes está adaptado para fermentar los alimentos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'stomachus', which in turn comes from the Greek 'stomachos'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a knot in the stomach
    To feel anxiety or nervousness.
    tener un nudo en el estómago
    to not have the stomach
    To not have the courage to do something.
    no tener estómago
    steel stomach
    A person who can eat anything without digestive problems.
    estómago de acero

    Related Words

    digestion
    Process by which food is broken down in the stomach.
    digestión
    nausea
    Sensation of discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by feelings of wanting to vomit.
    náuseas
    gastric
    Relating to the stomach.
    gástrico

    Slang Meanings

    Hungry stomach
    I have a hungry stomach, I need to eat something quickly.
    Tengo el estómago hambriento, necesito comer algo rápido.
    Stomach of a person who tolerates a lot of alcohol
    That party was intense, but Juan has a stomach like a truck.
    Esa fiesta fue intensa, pero Juan tiene un estómago como un camión.