Órgano (en. Organ)

/ˈoɾɣano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of the human body or an animal with a specific function (e.g. heart, liver).

The heart is a vital organ for blood circulation.

El corazón es un órgano vital para la circulación de la sangre.

Musical instrument that produces sound by vibrating air, such as a pipe organ.

The church organ has an impressive sound.

El órgano de la iglesia tiene un sonido impresionante.

Organizational unit within an entity, like a governing body.

The administration body will meet tomorrow.

El órgano de administración se reunirá mañana.

From Latin 'organum', which means 'instrument' or 'tool'.

control body

Unit responsible for verifying compliance with rules and regulations.

órgano de control

social body

Part of a society or association that performs specific functions.

órgano social

regulatory body

Entity in charge of regulating economic sectors.

órgano regulador

organism

Set of organs that constitute a living being.

organismo

organization

Structure or system that coordinates activities of a group.

organización

organography

Study of the structure of organs.

organografía

Part of the body in a humorous or colloquial context.

Don’t be silly, use your thinking organ!

No seas tonto, ¡usa tu órgano pensante!

Referring to a person with an important or influential role.

That guy is the organ within the company.

Ese tipo es el órgano dentro de la empresa.