apendicitis
/apendiˈθitis/feminine
The English word appendicitis is translated into Spanish as apendicitis.
apendicitis refers to the inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
Meaning: inflammation of the vermiform appendix (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, peritonitis apendicular is an alternative term used to describe a severe case of appendicitis with peritonitis.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (la apendicitis).
How do you pronounce it?
/apendiˈθitis/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly include a double 'p' as in the English word, but in Spanish, it is spelled with a single 'p': apendicitis.
Did you know?
- The suffix -itis is so common in Spanish that it is used colloquially to describe an obsession or a compulsive habit, such as estudiitis for someone who cannot stop studying.
- The core of the word, apéndice, shares an evolutionary lineage with the Proto-Indo-European root *-tósder, showing its ancient linguistic connections.
- In Spanish, the word apéndice can refer to a surgical organ, a supplement at the end of a book, or a physical attachment to a body.
Examples in context
- Me parece que tienes apendicitis.It seems to me you have appendicitis.This sentence is useful for expressing a suspicion that someone has apendicitis.Tatoeba #1330338 by Shishir, translation #1331167 by marcelostockle
- Tengo apendicitis.I have appendicitis.This sentence is useful for stating that you have apendicitis.Tatoeba #1031598 by Shishir, translation #1021814 by Bilberry
- Tom tuvo apendicitis.Tom had appendicitis.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom had apendicitis.Tatoeba #1555786 by hayastan, translation #1553856 by Spamster
- El paciente fue diagnosticado con apendicitis y necesita cirugía de emergencia.The patient has been diagnosed with appendicitis and requires emergency surgery.
- Los síntomas de la inflamación del apéndice incluyen dolor abdominal y fiebre.The symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain and fever.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking in a hospital waiting room.
- AlejandroElena, ¿te duele mucho el abdomen?Elena, does your abdomen hurt a lot?
- ElenaSí, creo que es apendicitis.Yes, I think it is appendicitis.
- AlejandroEl doctor debe revisarte pronto.The doctor should examine you soon.
- ElenaEspero que no sea algo grave.I hope it is nothing serious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “appendicitis” translations and entries apendicitis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apendicitis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
