anemia
/aˈnemja/feminine
anemia is the Spanish word for anemia.
anemia is a noun used to describe the medical condition characterized by a decreased ability to transport oxygen through the blood.
Meaning: medical condition with decreased oxygen transport (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, the phrase Mala Sangre can be used to refer to anemia.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la as in la anemia.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈnemja/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may be tempted to use the English pronunciation, but in Spanish, the 'e' is a clear /e/ sound as in 'met', not a long /i/ sound.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, people treat anemia by eating sangrecitas, which are traditionally prepared chicken hearts and gizzards or blood sausages.
- While mala sangre can refer to anemia, it is also a common idiom used to describe a person who is grumpy or has a bad temper.
- The word anemia comes from the Ancient Greek anaimía, combining the prefix for 'without' and the word for 'blood'.
Examples in context
- Tienes que tomar alimentos ricos en hierro para prevenir la anemia.You have to eat foods rich in iron to prevent anemia.This sentence is useful for discussing the prevention of anemia through diet.Tatoeba #10188033 by saverius, translation #13090962 by araneo
- Mi médico me diagnosticó anemia ferropénica y me recetó suplementos de hierro.My doctor diagnosed me with iron-deficiency anemia and prescribed iron supplements.
- Me siento súper cansada todo el tiempo. Creo que tengo anemia.I feel extremely tired all the time. I think I have anemia.
- La anemia puede causar mucho cansancio.Anemia can cause a lot of fatigue.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about health results.
- MateoLucía, ¿qué dijo el doctor sobre tus análisis?Lucía, what did the doctor say about your tests?
- LucíaMe dijo que tengo anemia y debo descansar.He told me that I have anemia and must rest.
- MateoLo siento mucho. ¿Necesitas comprar medicinas?I am very sorry. Do you need to buy medicine?
- LucíaSí, voy a tomar suplementos para la anemia.Yes, I am going to take supplements for the anemia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anemia” translations and entries anemia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anemia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
