el tímpano
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tímpano

el tímpano(
teem
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pah
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noh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. eardrum
La doctora me examinó el tímpano.The doctor examined my eardrum.
b. tympanum
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
(technical)
El tímpano recibe las ondas sonoras y el cerebro las reconoce como sonidos.The tympanum receives the sound waves, and the brain recognizes them as sounds.
a. tympanum
Las esculturas de los tímpanos del Partenón representaban escenas mitológicas.The sculptures in the Parthenon's tympana represented mythological scenes.
a. small drum
Mi novio es el que toca el tímpano en la orquesta.My boyfriend is the one playing the small drum in the orchestra.
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