TDAH
/tda/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish translation for the English abbreviation ADHD is TDAH.
While English uses the acronym ADHD, Spanish uses the acronym TDAH.
Meaning: the abbreviation ADHD (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The abbreviation TDAH stands for Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad.
How does it change in a sentence?
The abbreviation TDAH is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/tda/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking educational contexts, the term 'hiperactivo' (hyperactive) can be used as a derogatory label for a student, regardless of whether they actually have a formal 'TDAH' diagnosis.
- Spanish distinguishes between TDAH and TDA, with the latter specifically describing individuals who struggle with attention but do not exhibit the physical restlessness of hyperactivity.
- In Spanish, the word hiperactividad is frequently used as a standalone label for the condition in casual conversation, rather than using the full medical acronym TDAH.
Examples in context
- El psicólogo diagnosticó a mi hijo con Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad.The psychologist diagnosed my son with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a school report.
- JavierSofía, creo que el niño tiene TDAH.Sofía, I think the boy has ADHD.
- SofíaEs posible, se distrae con mucha facilidad.It's possible, he gets distracted very easily.
- JavierDeberíamos recomendar una evaluación para el TDAH.We should recommend an evaluation for ADHD.
- SofíaEstoy de acuerdo, hablaré con sus padres.I agree, I will talk to his parents.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adhd” translations and entries TDAH, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
