hígado

Definitions of hígado
  1. noun
    fortitude and determination
    synonyms: agalla, agarre, arena, arresto, bandullo, barriga, bemol, buche, cipote, cojón, hombradía, lacha, mondongo, perendengue, redaño, tripa, vientre, vísceras
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    type of:
    aguante, coraje, entereza, fortaleza, fuerza
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
  2. noun
    large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
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    type of:
    víscera
    a main organ that is situated inside the body
  3. noun
    liver of an animal used as meat
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