bulimia
/buˈlimja/feminine
Bulimia in Spanish is bulimia. If unsure, use bulimia. Wiktionary also lists bulimia nerviosa.
Meaning: eating disorder (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bulimia | /buˈlimja/ | feminine |
| bulimia nerviosa | /bulimja neɾbjosa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
This term refers to the eating disorder.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bulimia is feminine and is preceded by the feminine article la (la bulimia).
How do you pronounce it?
/buˈlimja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word bulimia comes from the Greek roots bous for 'ox' and limos for 'hunger', literally describing the 'hunger of an ox'.
- While bulimia describes the medical condition, Spanish speakers often use the verb purgar to describe the act of purging, which also means 'to purify' or 'to cleanse' in a religious or spiritual context.
- Spanish has a specific word trastorno for 'disorder' in trastorno alimentario, which literally means 'upheaval' or 'commotion'.
Examples in context
- La bulimia es un trastorno grave.Bulimia is a serious disorder.
- La bulimia puede afectar la salud física.Bulimia can affect physical health.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a health documentary.
- ElenaEl documental explica los riesgos de la bulimia.The documentary explains the risks of bulimia.
- JavierEs triste que tantas personas la sufran.It is sad that so many people suffer from it.
- ElenaSí, el apoyo psicológico es fundamental.Yes, psychological support is fundamental.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bulimia” translations and entries bulimia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
