Pulmones (en. Lungs)

pul-mó-nes

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Paired organs responsible for respiration in vertebrates.

The lungs are essential for gas exchange in the body.

Los pulmones son esenciales para el intercambio de gases en el cuerpo.

Structures that facilitate breathing by capturing oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

After running, I felt like my lungs needed fresh air.

Después de correr, sentí que mis pulmones necesitaban aire fresco.

Organs that can be affected by diseases such as pneumonia.

The health of your lungs is fundamental to your overall well-being.

La salud de sus pulmones es fundamental para su bienestar general.

From Latin 'pulmo', meaning 'lung'.

to pull one's lungs out

to express the idea of making a maximum effort

sacar los pulmones

to not have lungs

to indicate that someone is scared or does not dare to do something

no tener pulmones

to give air to the lungs

to refer to the action of taking fresh air or resting

darle aire a los pulmones

breathing

The process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.

respiración

oxygen

Essential chemical element for life that is obtained through the lungs.

oxígeno

pneumonia

Disease that affects the lungs and causes inflammation.

neumonía

To be very tired or fatigued.

After climbing, I was with my lungs out.

Después de escalar, estaba con los pulmones por fuera.

To speak the truth without fear.

He always speaks without filters, says what comes from his lungs.

Siempre habla sin filtros, dice lo que le sale de los pulmones.