Glóbulo (en. Blood cell)

/ˈɡloβulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Blood cell responsible for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Red blood cells are essential for respiration.

Los glóbulos rojos son esenciales para la respiración.

Cell that is part of the immune system.

White blood cells fight infections.

Los glóbulos blancos luchan contra las infecciones.

Round or spherical cell in various biological contexts.

We observed globules under the microscope.

Observamos glóbulos en el microscopio.

From Latin 'globus', which means 'ball'.

red blood cell

Blood cell specialized in the transport of oxygen.

glóbulo rojo

white blood cell

Cell of the immune system responsible for defending the organism.

glóbulo blanco

new blood cell

Colloquial term to refer to a new cell or element in a scientific context.

glóbulo nuevo

erythrocyte

Refers to the red blood cells of the blood.

hematíe

leukocyte

White blood cell involved in the immune response.

leucocito

blood

Vital fluid that transports globules and nutrients throughout the body.

sangre

Globule used to refer to someone foolish or narrow-minded.

Don't be a globule, try to understand the situation!

No seas glóbulo, ¡intenta entender la situación!

Endearing term among friends, used to refer to someone small or adorable.

Come here, my globule, give me a hug.

Ven aquí, mi glóbulo, dame un abrazo.