Tendón (en. Tendon)

/tenˈdon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure that connects a muscle to a bone and allows movement.

The Achilles tendon is essential for walking.

El tendón de Aquiles es fundamental para poder caminar.

Part of the body that is commonly injured in sports.

He suffered a rupture in the tendon during the soccer match.

Sufrió una rotura en el tendón durante el partido de fútbol.

Structure that transmits the force of the muscle to the bone.

The bicipital tendon is important for the functioning of the biceps.

El tendón bicipital es importante para el funcionamiento del bíceps.

From the Latin 'tendĭnem', which means 'tension' or 'tendency'.

Achilles tendon

It refers to a weakness or vulnerability in a person or thing.

tendón de Aquiles

torn tendon

Phrase that alludes to a serious injury, symbolizing temporary inability.

tendón roto

pull the tendon

To make an excessive effort that can cause injuries.

tirar del tendón

muscle

Tissue that contracts to produce movement in the body.

músculo

bone

Hard structure that forms the skeleton in vertebrate beings.

hueso

injury

Physical damage that occurs in the body, often related to tendons.

lesión

Tendon stretch

It hurts because I did a tendon stretch that was too strong.

Me duele porque hice un estiramiento del tendón demasiado fuerte.

Overload injury

My tendon is bothering me because of the load I am lifting.

El tendón se me resiente por la carga que estoy levantando.