How to Say "Bipolar Disorder" in Spanish

trastorno bipolar

/tɾasˌtoɾno bipoˈlaɾ/masculine

The English phrase 'bipolar disorder' is translated into Spanish as trastorno bipolar.

This term refers to a psychiatric diagnostic category.

Meaning: psychiatric diagnostic category (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word trastorno literally means 'disorder' or 'disturbance'.

Because trastorno is a masculine noun, the definite article used is el rather than la.

/tɾasˌtoɾno bipoˈlaɾ/

The word trastorno comes from the verb trastornar, which originally meant to overturn or turn something upside down.
While trastorno bipolar is the medical term, some Spanish speakers colloquially refer to mood swings as altibajos, which literally means 'highs and lows'.
In common Spanish slang, describing someone as 'bipolar' has become a frequent, though often insensitive, way to call someone 'moody' or 'unpredictable'.

El trastorno bipolar es una enfermedad mental que afecta el estado de ánimo de las personas.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects people's mood.
El trastorno bipolar requiere tratamiento constante.
Bipolar disorder requires constant treatment.
Ella fue diagnosticada con trastorno bipolar.
She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Es importante entender qué es el trastorno bipolar.
It is important to understand what bipolar disorder is.

Two friends are talking about a health article.

Sofía

Alejandro, ¿sabes qué es el trastorno bipolar?
Alejandro, do you know what bipolar disorder is?
Alejandro

Sí, es una condición psiquiátrica compleja.
Yes, it is a complex psychiatric condition.
Sofía

Leí que el trastorno bipolar requiere terapia.
I read that bipolar disorder requires therapy.
Alejandro

Tienes razón, Sofía, el tratamiento es fundamental.
You are right, Sofía, treatment is fundamental.

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