aneurisma cerebral
/aneuɾisma θeɾebɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "brain aneurysm" is translated into Spanish as aneurisma cerebral.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, aneurisma cerebral is the most widely used term to refer to a brain aneurysm.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "brain aneurysms" in the plural, use aneurismas cerebrales. In this form, both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
How do you pronounce it?
/aneuɾisma θeɾebɾal/
Did you know?
- The adjective cerebral can be used in Spanish to describe a person who is overly intellectual or cold, such as calling someone muy cerebral.
- The word aneurisma comes from the Ancient Greek word aneúrusma, which literally meant a 'widening' or 'opening'.
- In some Latin American regions, a patient might colloquially refer to a problem in the head as a derrame, though this often implies a stroke rather than a specific aneurysm.
Examples in context
- El médico detectó un aneurisma cerebral.The doctor detected a brain aneurysm.
- Un aneurisma cerebral puede ser muy peligroso.A brain aneurysm can be very dangerous.
- Ella fue operada de un aneurisma cerebral.She had surgery for a brain aneurysm.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a relative's health at home.
- DanielMi abuelo tuvo un aneurisma cerebral.My grandfather had a brain aneurysm.
- LucíaLo siento mucho, Daniel.I am so sorry, Daniel.
- DanielAfortunadamente, los médicos actuaron rápido.Fortunately, the doctors acted quickly.
- LucíaMe alegra que esté mejor.I am glad that he is better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aneurisma, cerebral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
