esperma
sperm
noun ehs-PEHR-mah Rare
Origin: From Greek sperma (seed), via Latin.
Also means
spermaceti (whale wax)
Usage Note
Esperma is masculine in most of Latin America (el esperma) but can be treated as feminine in some regional varieties (la esperma), where it sometimes specifically means the waxy substance from sperm whales. In a biological or medical context the plural espermatozoides is more precise for the individual cells.
Examples
"El esperma es esencial para la reproducción."
Natural Translation
Sperm is essential for reproduction.
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