Tripa (en. Gut)

/ˈtɾipa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Part of the digestive system located between the stomach and the small intestine.
The cow's gut is used to make sausages.
La tripa de la vaca se usa para hacer salchichas.
Abdominal cavity where internal organs are located.
My stomach hurts after eating something bad.
Me duele la tripa después de comer algo en mal estado.
Bottom of a dish or container.
The coffee has settled at the bottom of the cup.
El café se ha quedado en el fondo de la tripa de la taza.

Etymology

The term 'tripa' comes from the Latin 'tripas', which means 'gut or intestine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have guts
It is used to describe someone who is brave or bold.
tener tripas
there are no guts
Expression that indicates that there is no more than what is needed.
no hay tripas
to get into the guts of the matter
It means to delve into the topic to understand it better.
meterse en las tripas del asunto

Related Words

tripero
Person who works or is dedicated to selling guts.
tripero
tripes
Common name for some dishes made with guts.
tripes
tripar
To eat guts or a dish made from them.
tripar

Slang Meanings

To have a good sense of humor.
That joke made me laugh, you have a lot of guts.
Esa broma me hizo reír, tienes mucha tripa.
To be full or satisfied.
After that dinner, I'm stuffed.
Después de esa cena, estoy con la tripa llena.