faja abdominal
/faxa abdominal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "abdominal binder" is faja abdominal in Spanish.
faja abdominal refers to a wide elastic band worn around the abdomen to provide support or compression. This term is used in medical contexts, such as after surgery, as well as in general contexts like postpartum support or weight loss support.
What does it mean word for word?
The word faja literally means a sash, girdle or wide band used for support or decoration.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized: fajas abdominales.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the practice of wearing a faja after childbirth is a deeply rooted cultural tradition known as 'cerrar los caderas', which means 'closing the hips'.
- The Spanish word faja can also refer to a 'strip' or 'band' of land in a geographic or legal context, moving far beyond the idea of clothing.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a faja is not just medical but a traditional garment worn by folk dancers to secure their costumes and support the back during strenuous movements.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría proporcionarme una faja abdominal, por favor?Could you please provide me with an abdominal binder?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un cinturón abdominal?Where can I find an abdominal binder?
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar una faja para el estómago?Do you know where I can buy an abdominal binder?
- Busco una faja para el estómago que me ayude a recuperarme después de una cirugíaI'm looking for an abdominal binder that will help me recover after surgery
- Necesito una faja abdominal para mi recuperación.I need an abdominal binder for my recovery.
- La faja abdominal ayuda a reducir el dolor.The abdominal binder helps to reduce the pain.
- El médico me recomendó usar una faja abdominal.The doctor recommended that I use an abdominal binder.
Example conversation
María is asking Javier for help at home after her surgery.
- María¿Puedes traerme mi faja abdominal, Javier?Can you bring me my abdominal binder, Javier?
- JavierClaro, María, ¿dónde la dejaste?Of course, María, where did you leave it?
- MaríaEstá sobre la mesa de la sala.It is on the living room table.
- JavierAquí la tienes para que te sientas mejor.Here it is, so that you feel better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
