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    Tenia (en. Had)

    /ˈte.nia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Flat and elongated body belonging to the group of flatworms.
    The tapeworm can cause infections in the intestine.
    La tenia puede causar infecciones en el intestino.
    Infection caused by a species of tapeworm.
    The tapeworm is common in people who consume raw meat.
    La tenia es común en personas que consumen carne cruda.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'taenia', meaning ribbon or band.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a tapeworm
    To be infected by this type of parasite.
    tener una tenia
    looks like a tapeworm
    Expression indicating that something is long and thin.
    parece una tenia

    Related Words

    cestode
    Scientific classification to which the tapeworm belongs.
    cestodo
    gastroenteritis
    Inflammation of the digestive tract that can be partly caused by infections.
    gastroenteritis

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to a thin person.
    That girl looks very 'tapeworm' after the diet.
    Esa chica está muy 'tenia' después de la dieta.
    Used in a context of teasing about someone's appearance.
    Don't worry, you're not a 'tapeworm', you just need to gain weight.
    No te preocupes, no eres una 'tenia', solo tienes que subir de peso.