SIDA
/sida/from spelling rulesmasculine
In Spanish, AIDS is translated as SIDA.
Meaning: acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SIDA | /sida/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| sida | /ˈsida/ | masculine |
SIDA is the term used to refer to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun SIDA is typically used with the definite article el, forming el SIDA.
How do you pronounce it?
/sida/
Did you know?
- In Spanish public health campaigns, the phrase el SIDA no tiene rostro is frequently used to fight stigma, meaning 'AIDS has no face'.
- In Spanish, the term seropositivo is the primary way to describe a person's status, whereas English speakers might more commonly say they are 'HIV positive'.
- The word SIDA is an example of a 'lexicalized acronym' in Spanish, meaning it has transitioned from a technical abbreviation to a common noun that people rarely think of as an acronym.
Examples in context
- Él trabaja en investigación de SIDA.He is working in AIDS research.This sentence shows how to use SIDA in the context of medical research.Tatoeba #1129970 by cueyayotl, translation #1129963 by ulumills
- Ella se murió de SIDA debido a su vida perversa.She died of AIDS due to her depraved life.This sentence illustrates the use of SIDA when discussing a cause of death.Tatoeba #9134015 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9134019 by rafaeldejesus8199
- El famoso doctor dictó una ponencia sobre el SIDA.The famous doctor made a speech on AIDS.This sentence demonstrates the use of SIDA when referring to a medical lecture.Tatoeba #1966833 by PFO, translation #43532 by CK
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a health awareness campaign.
- AlejandroNecesitamos más folletos sobre el SIDA.We need more brochures about AIDS.
- ElenaTienes razón, Elena los imprimirá mañana.You are right, Elena will print them tomorrow.
- AlejandroEs importante prevenir el SIDA hoy.It is important to prevent AIDS today.
- ElenaEstoy de acuerdo contigo, Alejandro.I agree with you, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aids” translations and entries SIDA, sida, 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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
