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skull in Spanish

skull in Spanish is cráneo, calavera — skull means the bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.

skull in Spanish

cráneo
noun
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
calavera
noun
(skeleton) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
calavera
noun
These bones as a symbol for death; death's-head.

What does "skull" mean?

  1. noun The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.
    "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull."
  2. noun The skull as a symbol representing death.
    "The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones."
  3. noun Informal for the mind or brain.
    "Use your skull and think before you answer."
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skull in a sentence

  • The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull.
  • The museum displayed a dinosaur skull in the main hall.
  • The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones.
  • Use your skull and think before you answer.

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What is "skull" in Spanish?

"skull" in Spanish is cráneo, calavera. skull means: The bony structure that forms the head, enclosing the brain.

How do you use "skull" in a sentence?

Example: "The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his skull." In Spanish, "skull" is cráneo, calavera.

Are there other ways to say "skull" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "skull": cráneo, calavera.

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