anémico
/aˈnemiko/
The English word "anemic" is translated into Spanish as anémico.
This adjective is used to describe something pertaining to or relating to anemia.
Meaning: of or pertaining to anemia (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use anémica for feminine singular nouns, anémicos for masculine plural nouns and anémicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈnemiko/
Did you know?
- While 'anemia' is the medical condition, a Spanish speaker might colloquially use the word to describe a 'lack of energy' or 'spirit' in a project or idea.
- The Greek root of anémico combines 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'haima' meaning 'blood', a linguistic structure shared with many English medical terms.
- The suffix -ico in anémico is a common way in Spanish to create adjectives from nouns, often appearing in scientific or technical terms.
Examples in context
- La paciente presenta una condición anémica.The patient has an anemic condition.
- El niño está padeciendo de anemia y necesita recibir tratamiento adecuado.The child is suffering from anemia and requires appropriate treatment.
- La paciente está con anemia debido a la falta de hierro en su organismo.The patient is anemic due to a lack of iron in her body.
- Desde que dejó de comer carne, ella se ve muy pálida.Since she stopped eating meat, she looks very pale.
- El paciente tiene un estado anémico.The patient has an anemic state.
- Su cuadro anémico requiere atención médica.His anemic condition requires medical attention.
- Ese síntoma es típico de un perfil anémico.That symptom is typical of an anemic profile.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing a medical report at a clinic.
- Lucía¿Has visto los resultados del paciente?Have you seen the patient's results?
- MateoSí, su diagnóstico es un cuadro anémico.Yes, his diagnosis is an anemic condition.
- LucíaEntonces, debemos recetarle hierro.Then, we must prescribe him iron.
- MateoEstoy de acuerdo, Lucía.I agree, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anemic” translations and entries anémico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
