el
masculine
/aβˈdomen/
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Translation
abdomen, belly
Word origin
From Latin abdomen ('belly'), of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to abdere ('to hide, to conceal'). English borrowed the same Latin word as 'abdomen'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- abdomen
- English cognates
- abdomen
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralabdomenes
Examples
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I feel a sharp pain in my abdomen.
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The doctor examined his abdomen carefully.
ejercicios fortalecen músculos .
These exercises strengthen the abdominal muscles.
avispa rayas .
The wasp has yellow stripes on its abdomen.
¿ ?
Does your belly hurt after eating?
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