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arteria means artery — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: March 9, 2026

🩺 Medical Spanish

arteria

noun • /[ar-TE-ria]/

artery

Example:

La arteria lleva sangre al corazón.

The artery carries blood to the heart.

🧠 What does arteria mean?

An artery is a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to all parts of the body. In medical contexts, 'arteria' refers to these essential components of the circulatory system.

📚 Extra examples

  • La arteria aorta es la más grande del cuerpo humano.
    The aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
  • El médico examinó la arteria carótida del paciente.
    The doctor examined the patient's carotid artery.
  • Un bloqueo en una arteria coronaria puede causar un infarto.
    A blockage in a coronary artery can cause a heart attack.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'arteria' comes from the Greek word 'arteria,' which originally meant 'windpipe,' as ancient physicians believed arteries carried air rather than blood.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "arteria"

Synonyms: vaso sanguíneo (general term for blood vessel), conducto (less common in medical contexts)
Opposites: vena (vein)

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'artery' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'artery' is 'arteria'.
How do you pronounce 'arteria' in Spanish?
'Arteria' is pronounced ahr-TEH-ree-ah. The stress is on the second syllable.
How do you use 'arteria' in a sentence?
'Arteria' is used in sentences to refer to specific blood vessels, often in a medical or biological context. For example, 'La arteria femoral conduce sangre a la pierna.' (The femoral artery carries blood to the leg.)
What is the English translation of 'arteria'?
The English translation of 'arteria' is 'artery'.
Does 'arteria' change for gender or number?
'Arteria' is a feminine noun. Its plural form is 'arterias'.
Is 'arteria' common in everyday Spanish?
While 'arteria' is a common term in medical and scientific contexts, it is not frequently used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing health or biology.
Does 'arteria' have slang or double meanings?
In its primary meaning, 'arteria' refers to a blood vessel and does not typically have slang or double meanings.
Is 'arteria' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term 'arteria' is used consistently with the same medical meaning in both Spain and Latin America.

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