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"Kidney" in Spanish: riñón
el riñón
A kidney is el riñón (ree-NYOHN). It is masculine: un riñón, los riñones. Keep the accent on the ó in riñón.
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How to pronounce riñón
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ree-NYOHN
/riˈɲon/
ree-NYOHN. Stress NYOHN. The ñ sounds like ny. Say riñón with a clear ñ.
"Kidney" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el riñón | the kidney Default body word. | Default body word. |
| los riñones | the kidneys Plural. | Plural. |
| dolor de riñón | kidney pain Symptom talk. | Symptom talk. |
| piedras en el riñón | kidney stones Medical phrase. | Medical phrase. |
How to use riñón in real life
- 1At the clinic
Me duele el riñón izquierdo.
My left kidney hurts.
Name the side with riñón.
- 2Ultrasound
Revisaron los dos riñones.
They checked both kidneys.
Los riñones is the plural.
- 3Water advice
Bebe agua para los riñones.
Drink water for your kidneys.
Everyday health tip with riñones.
Mistakes English speakers make with riñón
Incorrect: La riñón me duele.
Correct: El riñón me duele.
Riñón is masculine. Use el riñón.
Incorrect: Tengo dolor de rinon sin ñ.
Correct: Tengo dolor de riñón.
Write riñón with ñ and an accent.
Good to know
Good to knowDoctors in Latin America say el riñón and los riñones on exams. Piedras en el riñón is the common phrase for kidney stones. Always keep ñ and the accent: riñón.
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Describing kidney pain
ChatPal
¿Te duele el riñón?
Does your kidney hurt?
You
Sí. Siento dolor en el riñón derecho.
Yes. I feel pain in the right kidney.
ChatPal
Hay que hacer un estudio.
We need to run a test.
You
Quiero cuidar mis riñones.
I want to take care of my kidneys.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kidney" in Spanish
Is riñón masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el riñón, un riñón, los riñones.
How do you pronounce riñón?
ree-NYOHN. The ñ sounds like ny.
What is the plural of riñón?
Los riñones.
How do I say kidney stones?
Piedras en el riñón.
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