Estómago (en. Stomach)

/esˈtóm.a.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Organ located between the esophagus and the small intestine that participates in digestion.

The stomach produces acids to digest food.

El estómago produce ácidos para digerir los alimentos.

Sensation of emptiness or hunger felt in this part of the body.

I feel a knot in my stomach, I think I’m hungry.

Siento un nudo en el estómago, creo que tengo hambre.

Ability or willingness to bear a burden or inconvenience.

I don’t have the stomach to watch horror movies.

No tengo estómago para ver películas de terror.

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

to have a stomach made of iron

To have a strong stomach that can handle very spicy foods.

tener el estómago hecho de hierro

my insides are churning

Refers to discomfort in the stomach, usually due to disgust or nausea.

se me revuelven las tripas

to not have the stomach

To not have the ability to endure something, whether physical or emotional.

no tener estómago

digestion

Process by which the body breaks down food into nutrients.

digestión

nausea

Sensation of discomfort in the stomach that may lead to vomiting.

náusea

gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea and vomiting.

gastroenteritis

Belly

That guy has a huge belly.

Ese chico tiene una barriga enorme.

Tummy

I can't eat anymore, my tummy is full.

No puedo comer más, tengo la panza llena.