contracciones de Braxton Hicks
/kontɾaɡθjones de bɾaɡston iɡɡs/from spelling rules
The English phrase "braxton hicks" is translated into Spanish as contracciones de Braxton Hicks.
This phrase is used in medical contexts to distinguish non-labor contractions from actual labor pains.
Which one should you use?
Contracciones de Braxton Hicks is the standard term, while Contracciones de práctica is an informal way to refer to these practice contractions.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because contracciones is a feminine plural noun, the definite article used with it must be las (e.g., las contracciones de Braxton Hicks).
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾaɡθjones de bɾaɡston iɡɡs/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word contracciones comes from the same root as contraer, a verb used both for the physical tightening of a muscle and the legal act of signing a contract.
- The phrase contracciones de entrenamiento is often used by healthcare providers in Spanish-speaking countries to help patients visualize the process as 'training' for labor.
- The preposition de in this phrase is cognate with the de used in Ladino, a Judeo-Spanish language spoken by the Sephardic diaspora.
Examples in context
- Mi doctor me dijo que las contracciones de Braxton Hicks son normales en esta etapa del embarazo.My doctor told me that Braxton Hicks contractions are normal at this stage of pregnancy.
- He estado experimentando contracciones de práctica desde ayer, ¡es emocionante!I have been experiencing practice contractions since yesterday, it's exciting!
- Siento las contracciones de Braxton Hicks.I feel the Braxton Hicks contractions.
- Las contracciones de Braxton Hicks son comunes.Braxton Hicks contractions are common.
- No son contracciones de Braxton Hicks, son de parto.They are not Braxton Hicks contractions, they are labor contractions.
Example conversation
María explains her symptoms to Daniel at home.
- MaríaDaniel, tengo contracciones de Braxton Hicks.Daniel, I have Braxton Hicks contractions.
- Daniel¿Estás segura de que no es el parto?Are you sure it is not labor?
- MaríaSí, el médico dijo que son contracciones de Braxton Hicks.Yes, the doctor said they are Braxton Hicks contractions.
- DanielQué bueno que te sientas tranquila, María.It is good that you feel calm, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
