acupuntura
/akupunˈtuɾa/feminine
Acupuncture in Spanish is acupuntura.
The term refers to the insertion of needles for remedial purposes.
Meaning: insertion of needles for remedial purposes (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may use acupuntura china to specify the Chinese origin of the practice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. The standard way to say acupuncture is La acupuntura.
How do you pronounce it?
/akupunˈtuɾa/
Did you know?
- While acupuntura is the medical term, Spanish speakers often use the verb pinchar meaning 'to prick' or 'to puncture' to describe the act of receiving the treatment.
- In Spanish, the word acupuntura is often grouped under the broader term medicina tradicional china, which is treated as a distinct academic field in some Spanish-speaking universities.
- Spanish speakers may use the phrase puntos de acupuntura to refer to the specific sites on the body, but in a spiritual context, they might refer to these as canales de energía.
Examples in context
- Mucha gente cree que la acupuntura puede curar las enfermedades.Many people believe acupuncture can cure diseases.This sentence illustrates a common belief regarding the healing capabilities of acupuntura.Tatoeba #841920 by Shishir, translation #680616 by Source_VOA
- La acupuntura es una forma de medicina alternativa que es popular en el este de Asia.Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that's popular in East Asia.This sentence describes acupuntura as a popular form of alternative medicine from East Asia.Tatoeba #3955113 by gianich73, translation #3393658 by Hybrid
- La acupuntura es una forma de medicina tradicional china.Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine.
- Me gusta probar diferentes técnicas de medicina alternativa, como la acupuntura.I enjoy trying different alternative medicine techniques, like acupuncture.
- ¿Has probado la acupuntura alguna vez?Have you ever tried acupuncture?
- La acupuntura me ayuda con el dolor de espalda.Acupuncture helps me with my back pain.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about wellness at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Te gusta la acupuntura, Daniel?Do you like acupuncture, Daniel?
- DanielSí, la acupuntura me relaja mucho.Yes, acupuncture relaxes me a lot.
- LucíaEs una técnica muy interesante.It is a very interesting technique.
- DanielDeberías probarla algún día, Lucía.You should try it someday, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “acupuncture” translations and entries acupuntura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
