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"Lung" in Spanish: pulmón
el pulmón
A lung is el pulmón (pool-MOHN). It is masculine: un pulmón, los pulmones. Keep the accent on the ó in pulmón.
At the doctor
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How to pronounce pulmón
Say it
pool-MOHN
/pulˈmon/
pool-MOHN. Stress MOHN. Soft p. Say pulmón with a clear final n.
"Lung" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pulmón | the lung Default body word. | Default body word. |
| los pulmones | the lungs Plural. | Plural. |
| capacidad pulmonar | lung capacity Fitness and medical talk. | Fitness and medical talk. |
| infección en el pulmón | a lung infection Clinic phrase. | Clinic phrase. |
How to use pulmón in real life
- 1At the doctor
Escucho el pulmón derecho.
I'm listening to the right lung.
Doctors name el pulmón by side.
- 2After illness
Los pulmones todavía suenan débiles.
The lungs still sound weak.
Los pulmones is the plural.
- 3Exercise
Corro para fortalecer los pulmones.
I run to strengthen my lungs.
Fortalecer los pulmones is fitness talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with pulmón
Incorrect: La pulmón está inflamada.
Correct: El pulmón está inflamado.
Pulmón is masculine. Use el pulmón.
Incorrect: Me duele el pulmon sin acento.
Correct: Me duele el pulmón.
Write pulmón with an accent on the ó.
Good to know
Clinics across Latin America listen to el pulmón and los pulmones with a stethoscope. Fitness coaches also talk about pulmones and breathing. Keep the accent: pulmón.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A checkup after a cold
ChatPal
¿Cómo sientes el pulmón?
How does the lung feel?
You
Mejor. El pulmón izquierdo ya no duele.
Better. The left lung no longer hurts.
ChatPal
Respira profundo, por favor.
Breathe deeply, please.
You
Quiero cuidar mis pulmones.
I want to take care of my lungs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lung" in Spanish
Is pulmón masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el pulmón, un pulmón, los pulmones.
How do you pronounce pulmón?
pool-MOHN with stress on MOHN.
What is the plural of pulmón?
Los pulmones.
Does pulmón need an accent?
Yes. Write pulmón with ó.
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