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lóbulo

lobe

noun LOH-boo-loh Rare

Origin: From Latin lobulus, diminutive of lobus (lobe), from Greek lobos.

Usage Note

Lóbulo most commonly refers to the earlobe (lóbulo de la oreja) in everyday speech. In anatomy it also designates lobes of the brain (lóbulos cerebrales), lungs, or liver. The accent on the first syllable makes it an esdrújula (proparoxytone) word.

Examples

"Se puso un pendiente en el lóbulo de la oreja."

Natural Translation

She put an earring in the earlobe.

Literal Translation

She-put an earring in the lobe of the ear.

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