Riñones (en. Kidneys)

[rin'ɲones]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An organ that removes waste and excess water from the blood.

The kidneys are essential for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Los riñones son esenciales para mantener el equilibrio de líquidos en el cuerpo.

Part of the human body located in the lumbar area.

I have been feeling pain in my kidneys since last night.

Siento un dolor en los riñones desde anoche.

An organ that produces hormones such as erythropoietin.

The kidneys also play an important role in hormone production.

Los riñones también juegan un papel importante en la producción de hormonas.

From Latin 'renes', which means 'kidneys'.

to hit someone in the kidneys

To cause harm or pain to someone, especially in a figurative context.

darle a alguien en los riñones

has not even one kidney

An expression used to indicate that someone is very needy or lacking resources.

no tiene ni un riñón

a kidney and a half

A colloquial expression that indicates something is very expensive or valuable.

un riñón y medio

dialysis

A process for cleaning the blood when the kidneys do not function properly.

diálisis

nephrology

A medical specialty that deals with the kidneys.

nefrología

renal failure

A condition in which the kidneys cannot filter the blood adequately.

insuficiencia renal

Support

That car cost me a kidney, but it's worth it.

Ese carro me costó un riñón, pero lo vale.

To have financial problems

Now that I have to pay rent, I'm in a bind; they're taking a kidney from me.

Ahora que tengo que pagar el alquiler, estoy en un apuro, me están quitando un riñón.