visceral

BrE /ˈvɪsərəl/ AmE /ˈvɪsərəl/

adjective en → es

1 BODILY [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to the internal organs of the body, especially those in the abdomen

visceral, relacionado con los órganos internos

  • a visceral pain

Collocations visceral organs

  • She suffered from severe visceral pain.

    Ella sufrió de un dolor visceral severo.

2 PRIMITIVE [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to basic human emotions and desires, rather than to the intellect or reason

primitivo, instintivo

  • a visceral reaction

Collocations visceral response

  • His reaction was a visceral one.

    Su reacción fue visceral.

3 ARTISTIC [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to or denoting art that is intended to be felt rather than thought about, and which often has a strong emotional impact

artístico, emocionalmente intenso

  • visceral art

Collocations visceral experience

  • The exhibition featured visceral paintings.

    La exposición presentó pinturas viscerales.