Miembro (en. Member)

/ˈmjembɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A part of the body that is used for moving or manipulating, such as arms and legs.
The athlete injured a limb during the competition.
El atleta se lesionó un miembro durante la competencia.
A person who is part of a group or association.
She is a member of the events committee.
Ella es miembro del comité de eventos.
An element or part of a larger structure.
The new team member brought innovative ideas.
El nuevo miembro del equipo aportó ideas innovadoras.

Etymology

From Latin 'membrum', which means 'part of the body'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

active member
A person who participates constantly in an organization.
miembro activo
family member
A person who is part of the family nucleus.
miembro de la familia
honorary member
A person who receives special recognition in a group without necessarily fulfilling functions.
miembro honorario

Related Words

upper limb
Refers to the part of the human body that includes arms and hands.
miembro superior
lower limb
Refers to the part of the human body that includes legs and feet.
miembro inferior
member
A person who is part of a group, organization, or community.
integrante

Slang Meanings

Vulgar term to refer to male genitalia.
He referred to his member in a very joking manner.
Se refería a su miembro de una manera muy jocosa.
Used in certain contexts to describe a part of the body in intimate situations.
The doctor explained to him about the care of his member.
El médico le explicaba sobre el cuidado de su miembro.