aclis (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/aˈklis/

Translation Options

• Achilles

Meaning

"Aclis" refers to the Achilles tendon, which is the strong tendon at the back of the heel that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is commonly used in the Spanish language, more in a medical context than in everyday conversation. It is used both in oral and written contexts, with a higher prevalence in medical literature.

Example Sentences

1. El doctor le indicó reposo tras haber sufrido una ruptura parcial del aclis.

2. The doctor instructed him to rest after suffering a partial tear of the Achilles tendon.

3. La resonancia magnética reveló una inflamación en el aclis derecho.

4. The MRI showed inflammation in the right Achilles tendon.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Tener el talón de Aquiles"
• Meaning: To have a vulnerable point or a weak spot.

• Example: Su falta de paciencia es su talón de Aquiles.

  • Her lack of patience is her weak spot.

• "El punto débil de alguien"

• Meaning: Someone's Achilles' heel.

• Example: Sus celos son el Aclis de esa relación.

  • His jealousy is the Achilles' heel of that relationship.

• "Tirar por el Aclis"

• Meaning: To attack someone's Achilles heel.
• Example: Intentó ganar el partido tirando por el Aclis al equipo contrario.
  • He tried to win the game by going for the other team's Achilles heel.

Etymology

The term "Aclis" comes from the Latin "Achilleus" and the ancient Greek "Αχιλλεύς (Achilleús)", which refers to Achilles, the Greek mythological hero who was known for his strength and courage but was vulnerable in his heel.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Tendón de Aquiles
• Antonyms: N/A