anal

BrE /ˈænəl/ AmE /ˈænəl/

noun / adjective en → es

1 BODY PART [singular] C1

the part of the body that is used for getting rid of solid waste from the body

culo, ano

Collocations anal cavity

  • The doctor examined his patient's anal region.

    El médico examinó la región anorrectal del paciente.

2 SEXUAL ACTIVITY [singular] C1

a type of sexual activity involving the anus and rectum

sexo anal, coito anal

Collocations anal sex

  • They engaged in anal sex.

    Se involucraron en sexo anal.

3 MEDICAL [adjective] C1

relating to the anus or rectum

anorrectal, anal

Collocations anal examination

  • She had an anal examination.

    Ella tuvo una exploración anorrectal.

4 CHEMISTRY [adjective] C1

relating to a chemical compound that has one or more hydroxyl groups attached directly to a carbon atom in the benzene ring of another molecule

anilínico, análico

Collocations anal compound

  • The substance is an anal compound.

    La sustancia es un compuesto análico.