alopecia
/aloˈpeθja/feminine
The Spanish word for "alopecia" is alopecia. If unsure, use alopecia. Wiktionary also lists lopigia.
Meaning: medicine: loss of hair (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| alopecia | /aloˈpeθja/ /aloˈpesja/ |
feminine |
| lopigia | /lopixja/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
In a medical context, alopecia refers to the loss of hair. Specifically, the term Alopecia androgénica is used in the medical field to refer to androgenic alopecia.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some Latin American countries, the phrase Pérdida de pelo is used to describe hair loss.
How do you pronounce it?
/aloˈpeθja/
Did you know?
- The word alopecia shares an ancient root with the Greek word for 'fox', implying that the condition was once thought to be caused by the touch of a fox.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the loss of hair is colloquially linked to estrés or susto, a cultural syndrome involving a sudden fright.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a person experiencing hair loss might be jokingly called pelón, a colloquial term for someone who is bald.
Examples in context
- El paciente sufre de alopecia, una condición que provoca la pérdida anormal del cabello.The patient suffers from alopecia, a condition that causes abnormal hair loss.
- La alopecia puede ser causada por el estrés.Alopecia can be caused by stress.
- El médico diagnosticó una alopecia areata.The doctor diagnosed alopecia areata.
- Ella sufre de alopecia desde hace un año.She has been suffering from alopecia for a year.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a medical appointment.
- SofíaJavier, ¿qué te dijo el dermatólogo?Javier, what did the dermatologist tell you?
- JavierMe confirmó que tengo alopecia.He confirmed that I have alopecia.
- Sofía¿Te recetó algún medicamento?Did he prescribe any medication?
- JavierSí, para frenar la caída del cabello.Yes, to stop the hair loss.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “alopecia” translations and entries alopecia, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alopecia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
