Welcome to our tutorial on the parts of the eye in Spanish! In this tutorial, we will explore the different components of the eye and learn their names in Spanish. Let's dive in!
1. La Pupila (The Pupil):
- The pupil is the black circle in the center of the eye.
- In Spanish, it is called "la pupila".
- Practice saying it: "la poo-pee-lah".
2. El Iris (The Iris):
- The iris is the colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil.
- In Spanish, it is called "el iris".
- Practice saying it: "el ee-rees".
3. La Esclerótica (The Sclera):
- The sclera is the white outer layer of the eye.
- In Spanish, it is called "la esclerótica".
- Practice saying it: "la ess-clay-roh-tee-kah".
4. La Córnea (The Cornea):
- The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye.
- In Spanish, it is called "la córnea".
- Practice saying it: "la kohr-nay-ah".
5. El Cristalino (The Lens):
- The lens is a transparent structure behind the iris that helps to focus light onto the retina.
- In Spanish, it is called "el cristalino".
- Practice saying it: "el kris-tah-lee-no".
6. La Retina (The Retina):
- The retina is the inner lining at the back of the eye where light is converted into nerve signals.
- In Spanish, it is called "la retina".
- Practice saying it: "la reh-tee-nah".
7. El Nervio Óptico (The Optic Nerve):
- The optic nerve carries visual information from the retina to the brain.
- In Spanish, it is called "el nervio óptico".
- Practice saying it: "el nair-vee-oh ohp-tee-koh".
8. La Conjuntiva (The Conjunctiva):
- The conjunctiva is a thin, transparent membrane covering the front of the eye and the inner eyelids.
- In Spanish, it is called "la conjuntiva".
- Practice saying it: "la kohn-hoon-tee-vah".
9. El Párpado (The Eyelid):
- The eyelid is the skin that covers and protects the eye.
- In Spanish, it is called "el párpado".
- Practice saying it: "el pahr-pah-doh".
10. La Coroides (The Choroid):
- The choroid is a layer of tissue behind the retina that contains blood vessels and nourishes the retina.
- In Spanish, it is called "la coroides".
- Practice saying it: "la koh-roy-dess".
Now you have learned the names of the main parts of the eye in Spanish! Practice saying them aloud to help reinforce your learning. Understanding these terms will help you communicate effectively about the eye in Spanish. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be an expert! ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!)