stomach

• Órgano interno del cuerpo donde se digiere la comida, o la parte frontal del cuerpo debajo del pecho.

A noun referring to the internal organ in the body where food is digested, or the front part of the body below the chest.

1. Body organA1formal

   The internal organ in the body where food is digested.

   Estómago (órgano)

   • He has a pain in his stomach after eating too much.
   • The doctor examined her stomach for any issues.
   • Food stays in the stomach for a few hours.

   Sinónimosbreadbasketmawtumtummy

2. Belly or abdomenA1informal

   The front part of the body below the chest, often used to refer to the area around the belly.

   Abdomen o vientre

   • She lay on her stomach to sunbathe.
   • He has a flat stomach from exercising regularly.
   • The baby's stomach was full after feeding.

   Sinónimosabdomenbellybreadbasketgutmiddlemidsectionpaunchtummy

3. Appetite or desireB1informal

   A desire or inclination for something, especially food or an activity.

   Apetito o deseo

   • I don't have the stomach for spicy food tonight.
   • She had no stomach for the argument.
   • He worked up a good stomach for the big meal.

   Sinónimosappetitedesirefondnesshungerinclinationlikinglongingrelishtastethirst

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la capacidad de tolerar, soportar o aceptar algo desagradable o difícil.

A verb used to indicate the ability to tolerate, endure, or accept something unpleasant or difficult.

1. Tolerate or endureB2informal

   To be able to accept or deal with something unpleasant or difficult.

   Tolerar o soportar

   • I can't stomach the sight of blood.
   • She couldn't stomach his rude behavior any longer.
   • He can't stomach spicy food at all.

   Sinónimosabideacceptbearbrookcountenanceendurestandswallowtaketoleratewithstand

   Antónimosabhorloatherefuserejectspurn

2. B2formal

   To be able to digest food without feeling sick.

   tolerar (digestir bien)

   • After the surgery, he could only stomach light meals.
   • She couldn't stomach the heavy meal after being ill.
   • Some people cannot stomach dairy products.

   Sinónimosdigesthold downkeep down