Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| autoinmune | /autoimˈmune/ |
| autoinmunitario | /autoimmuniˈtaɾjo/ |
In Spanish, this term describes things pertaining to autoimmunity. For example, common conditions like 'Artritis Reumatoide' (Rheumatoid Arthritis), 'Lupus' and 'Diabetes Tipo 1' (Type 1 Diabetes) are associated with this concept.
What does it mean word for word?
The word autoinmune is a compound of the prefix auto- (self) and inmune (immune).
Which one should you use?
While autoinmune is the standard adjective used for describing a disease or condition, autoinmunitario is a more technical term often used in medical contexts to refer to the immune system's response or related processes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective autoinmune is invariant in gender, so it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. To make the word plural, add an 's' to form autoinmunes.
How do you pronounce it?
/autoimˈmune/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word inmune comes from the Latin immūnis, which originally meant 'exempt from public service' or 'free from taxes'.
- Although it looks like a single word, autoinmune is a compound constructed from a Greek prefix and a Latin-derived root.
- The word inmune is an adjective that can describe both a person's biological state and a person's legal immunity from prosecution.
Examples in context
- La psoriasis es una enfermedad autoinmune crónica.Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe psoriasis as a chronic autoinmune disease.Tatoeba #9673587 by BilalBouy, translation #13567078 by frpzzd
- Tengo una enfermedad autoinmune.I have an autoimmune disease.
- La artritis reumatoide es una enfermedad autoinmune.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.
- Mi mamá tiene una enfermedad autoinmune.My mom has an autoimmune disease.
- Creo que tengo una enfermedad autoinmune.I think I have an autoimmune disease.
- Él tiene un trastorno autoinmune.He has an autoimmune disorder.
- Los médicos estudian la respuesta autoinmune.Doctors study the autoimmune response.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a medical diagnosis.
- SofíaJavier, me diagnosticaron una condición autoinmune.Javier, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition.
- JavierLo siento mucho, Sofía. ¿Es grave?I am very sorry, Sofía. Is it serious?
- SofíaNo, pero requiere tratamiento constante.No, but it requires constant treatment.
- JavierCuenta conmigo para lo que necesites.Count on me for whatever you need.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autoimmune” translations and entries autoinmune, autoinmunitario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries autoinmune, autoinmunitario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
