"Noun"
/puˈpila/
In Spanish, "pupila" primarily refers to the circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye through which light enters. It is frequently used in medical and anatomical discussions. The term is also used colloquially in some regions to refer to a "student" or "learner," particularly in educational settings.
The term "pupila" is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, especially in medical, educational, and scientific discussions.
La pupila se dilata en la oscuridad para permitir la entrada de más luz.
"The pupil dilates in the dark to allow more light to enter."
El médico examinó la pupila para determinar si había algún problema en la vista.
"The doctor examined the pupil to determine if there was any problem with the vision."
Como pupila, siempre intenté aprender lo más posible de mis profesores.
"As a pupil, I always tried to learn as much as possible from my teachers."
While "pupila" doesn't have a wide range of idiomatic expressions directly associated with it, it is commonly used in phrases related to the educational context.
El maestro se sentía orgulloso de sus pupilas en la competencia.
"The teacher felt proud of his pupils in the competition."
La pupila brillante de la niña mostró su interés por aprender.
"The bright pupil of the girl showed her interest in learning."
Como pupilas de la universidad, tenemos la responsabilidad de adquirir conocimiento.
"As pupils of the university, we have the responsibility to acquire knowledge."
The word "pupila" comes from the Latin "pupilla," which means "little doll" or "little girl," derived from "pupa" meaning "doll." This term reflects how the pupil's image appears in the center of the eye, resembling a little figure.
In the anatomical sense, there aren't direct antonyms, but related structures could be considered, like "iris" or "esclera" (sclera).
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