aneurisma
/aneuˈɾisma/feminine, masculine
The English word "aneurysm" is translated into Spanish as aneurisma. Wiktionary also lists neurisma.
Meaning: abnormal blood-filled swelling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aneurisma | /aneuˈɾisma/ | feminine, masculine |
| neurisma | /neuɾisma/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to an abnormal blood-filled swelling.
How do you pronounce it?
/aneuˈɾisma/
Did you know?
- Despite ending in a, which typically marks feminine nouns in Spanish, aneurisma is a masculine noun.
- While English medical texts use the technical term 'rupture', Spanish typically uses the more common word roto meaning 'broken' to describe a ruptured aneurisma.
- The word aneurisma follows a specific phonetic pattern common to Greek scientific terms in Spanish by placing the stress on the third-to-last syllable.
Examples in context
- El paciente sufre de un aneurisma cerebral y necesita atención médica inmediata.The patient is suffering from a cerebral aneurysm and needs immediate medical attention.
- El médico detectó un aneurisma en su aorta.The doctor detected an aneurysm in his aorta.
- Un aneurisma puede ser una condición muy peligrosa.An aneurysm can be a very dangerous condition.
- Ella está bajo observación por un aneurisma cerebral.She is under observation for a cerebral aneurysm.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a diagnosis to a family member.
- LucíaJavier, el análisis muestra que tiene un aneurisma.Javier, the analysis shows that he has an aneurysm.
- Javier¿Es necesario operarlo ahora mismo?Is it necessary to operate on him right now?
- LucíaSí, el aneurisma es demasiado grande.Yes, the aneurysm is too large.
- JavierEntiendo, Lucía. Gracias por informarme.I understand, Lucía. Thank you for informing me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aneurysm” translations and entries aneurisma, 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.
