Noun
/vaˈxina/
In Spanish, "vagina" refers to the muscular tube in female mammals leading from the external genitals to the uterus. It is a term primarily used in medical or anatomical contexts. The word is commonly understood in both oral and written forms, with a tendency towards usage in medical, scientific, or educational settings. It is a straightforward term without colloquial or informal equivalents. Its frequency of use is moderate to high in professional discourses such as gynecology, obstetrics, and sexual education.
The vagina is a key female reproductive organ in the reproductive system.
Los ginecólogos suelen realizar exámenes de la vagina para asegurar la salud reproductiva de las mujeres.
Gynecologists often conduct examinations of the vagina to ensure women's reproductive health.
La vagina también tiene una función importante en el proceso de parto.
While "vagina" itself is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions, discussions about the vagina can appear in various contexts related to women's health and reproductive rights. Here are some related expressions:
"Be careful with what you eat; your vagina will thank you for it."
"Es importante mantener la higiene de la vagina para evitar infecciones."
"It is important to maintain the hygiene of the vagina to avoid infections."
"La salud de la vagina refleja la salud general de la mujer."
"The health of the vagina reflects a woman's overall health."
"Hablar abiertamente sobre la vagina es esencial para la educación sexual."
The word "vagina" comes from Latin, where "vagina" means "sheath" or "scabbard," metaphorically relating it to the anatomical structure that encloses something. This term has been used in the anatomical sense since the 17th century in the context of female reproductive anatomy.
There are no direct antonyms for "vagina" as it is a specific anatomical term. However, in certain contexts, one could consider male-related terms, such as "pene" (penis), as oppositional in a reproductive sense.