trastornos de conducta
/tɾastoɾnos de konduɡta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "behavioral disorders" is translated into Spanish as trastornos de conducta.
This phrase refers to conditions that affect a person's way of acting and behaving, which are often observed in children and adolescents. In Spanish-speaking medical and psychological contexts, trastornos de conducta is the standard clinical and educational term.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of trastornos, meaning disorders and de conducta, meaning of conduct or behavior.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, people may use problemas de conducta as an alternative to trastornos de conducta or problemas de comportamiento.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this phrase is trastorno de conducta, which means "behavioral disorder".
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾastoɾnos de konduɡta/
Did you know?
- While trastorno means 'disorder', it is derived from trastornar, which literally means to 'turn something upside down'.
- While 'behavioral disorders' is the clinical term, using the word trastorno in casual conversation can sound overly medical or even dramatic, as it carries a heavy connotation of a profound lack of order.
- The word conducta is a close relative of the English word 'conduct', but in Spanish, it is used much more broadly for all types of behavior, not just formal or professional manners.
Examples in context
- El niño tiene trastornos de conducta.The child has behavioral disorders.
- Necesitamos comprender los trastornos de conducta para ayudar a nuestros pacientes.We need to understand behavioral disorders to help our patients.
- Los trastornos del comportamiento pueden afectar el desarrollo de un niño.Behavioral disorders can affect a child's development.
- Es importante diagnosticar y tratar los trastornos del comportamiento de manera oportuna.It is important to diagnose and treat behavioral disorders in a timely manner.
- El niño tiene problemas de comportamiento en la escuela.The child has behavioral problems at school.
- Los problemas de comportamiento pueden afectar el rendimiento académico.Behavioral problems can affect academic performance.
- Los trastornos de conducta son difíciles de diagnosticar.Behavioral disorders are difficult to diagnose.
- El psicólogo estudia los trastornos de conducta en niños.The psychologist studies behavioral disorders in children.
- Existen varios tipos de trastornos de conducta.There are several types of behavioral disorders.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new medical study at a clinic.
- Daniel¿Has leído el informe sobre los trastornos de conducta?Have you read the report on behavioral disorders?
- ElenaNo, Daniel, todavía no he tenido tiempo.No, Daniel, I haven't had time yet.
- DanielEs muy interesante para nuestra práctica clínica.It is very interesting for our clinical practice.
- ElenaLo leeré esta tarde sin falta.I will read it this afternoon without fail.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
