Seno (en. Breast)

/ˈseno/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Cavity in human anatomy where the mammary glands are located.
She went to the doctor for a check-up of her breasts.
Ella fue al médico para un chequeo de sus senos.
Part of an object that has a curved or concave shape.
The arch of the bridge is a crucial part of its structure.
El seno del puente es una parte crucial de su estructura.
In mathematics, the sine is a trigonometric function.
The sine of an angle is calculated in relation to the lengths of the sides of a triangle.
El seno de un ángulo se calcula en relación a la longitud de los lados de un triángulo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sinus', which means 'curve' or 'hollow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mother's bosom
It refers to the protection and maternal love.
seno de la madre
the womb of the earth
It refers to the deep or the interior of the Earth.
seno de la tierra
the heart of the community
It refers to the space where members of a community gather.
seno de la comunidad

Related Words

senos
Plural of seno, which refers to multiple cavities or internal parts.
senos
sinusitis
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
sinusitis
senator
A person who is part of a senate.
senador

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for referring to breasts informally.
She feels comfortable talking about her breasts.
Ella se siente cómoda hablando sobre sus senos.
Used in the context of popular culture to refer to physical attraction.
In that movie, the main character was famous for her breasts.
En esa película, el personaje principal era famoso por sus senos.