trastorno por atracón
/tɾasˌtoɾno poɾ atɾaˈkon/masculine
The English phrase binge eating disorder is translated into Spanish as trastorno por atracón.
While trastorno por atracón specifically describes binge eating disorder, you may encounter the broader term trastorno de la conducta alimentaria when referring to eating disorders in general.
Meaning: medical disorder (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of trastorno (disorder), por (due to/by) and atracón (binge/overeating).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because trastorno is a masculine noun, the definite article used is el, as in el trastorno por atracón.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾasˌtoɾno poɾ atɾaˈkon/
Did you know?
- The word atracón can be used for non-food activities, such as un atracón de series to describe binge-watching a television show.
- The word atracón is formed by adding the suffix -ón to the verb atracar, which means to attack or to raid. In Spanish, the suffix -ón is often used to denote an augmentative, turning a regular action into an exaggerated or excessive one.
- In nautical Spanish, the root verb atracar means to moor a ship or bring it to a complete halt.
Examples in context
- El trastorno de la alimentación compulsiva es una enfermedad psicológica que se caracteriza por episodios recurrentes de ingesta excesiva de alimentos.Binge eating disorder is a psychological illness characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive food intake.
- Mi hermana sufre de trastorno de la alimentación compulsiva.My sister suffers from binge eating disorder.
- El trastorno por atracón es un desorden alimentario caracterizado por la ingesta excesiva y compulsiva de alimentos en un corto período de tiempo.Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder characterized by the excessive and compulsive intake of food in a short period of time.
- El médico diagnosticó a Juan con trastorno por atracón.The doctor diagnosed Juan with binge eating disorder.
- Necesito ayuda con mi trastorno de la alimentación compulsiva.I need help with my binge eating disorder.
- Ella fue diagnosticada con un trastorno por atracón.She was diagnosed with a binge eating disorder.
- El trastorno por atracón requiere mucha compasión.Binge eating disorder requires a lot of compassion.
- Estamos aprendiendo sobre el trastorno por atracón hoy.We are learning about binge eating disorder today.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing a health documentary.
- María¿Sabías que el trastorno por atracón es muy común?Did you know that binge eating disorder is very common?
- AlejandroSí, lo escuché en un documental ayer.Yes, I heard about it in a documentary yesterday.
- MaríaEs un tema muy serio para muchos pacientes.It is a very serious topic for many patients.
- AlejandroTienes razón, María, la ayuda es fundamental.You are right, María, help is fundamental.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “binge eating disorder” translations and entries trastorno por atracón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atracón, por, trastorno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
