Vientre (en. Belly)

/ˈbjen.tɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition: Cavity of the abdomen.
Example Sentence: The abdomen is the part of the body where the intestines are found.
El vientre es la parte del cuerpo donde se encuentran los intestinos.
Definition: Part of a human or animal body located between the chest and pelvis.
Example Sentence: She touches her abdomen because it hurts.
Ella se toca el vientre porque tiene dolor.
Definition: In the case of women, it can refer to the area where the fetus develops during pregnancy.
Example Sentence: The abdomen of the pregnant woman grows as the pregnancy progresses.
El vientre de la mujer embarazada crece a medida que avanza la gestación.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'ventrem', which means 'abdomen' or 'belly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: to hit in the abdomen
Meaning: To cause damage or pain in the abdominal area.
dar en el vientre
Common Phrase: flat abdomen
Meaning: A term used to describe a fat-free abdomen.
vientre plano
Common Phrase: to have a knot in the abdomen
Meaning: To feel anxiety or unease in the abdominal area.
tener un nudo en el vientre

Related Words

Related Word: abdominal
Description: Related to the abdomen or belly.
abdominal
Related Word: pregnancy
Description: State of a woman carrying a fetus in her abdomen.
embarazo
Related Word: gastritis
Description: Inflammation of the stomach that can cause pain in the abdomen.
gastritis

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Belly
Slang Example: After eating a lot, my belly hurts.
Después de comer mucho, me duele la barriga.
Slang Meaning: Tummy
Slang Example: That guy has a huge tummy.
Ese tipo tiene una panza enorme.