cesárea
/θesaɾea/from spelling rules
The English phrase "c-section" is translated into Spanish as cesárea.
cesárea refers to the surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. To express that someone "had a c-section", Spanish speakers typically use the verb tener (to have) in the phrase tener una cesárea rather than using a direct translation of the English verb "to undergo".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the most common term for a C-section is cesárea.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cesárea is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article una to say "a c-section".
How do you pronounce it?
/θesaɾea/
Did you know?
- The word cesárea is a learned borrowing from the Latin Caesarea, stemming from the historical belief that Julius Caesar was born via this method.
- While English speakers frequently use the abbreviation 'C-section' in casual speech, Spanish speakers rarely shorten cesárea and use the full word even in informal settings.
- Medical professionals in Spanish-speaking countries may use the phrase parto por cesárea to differentiate the act of childbirth from the surgical procedure of the cesárea itself.
Examples in context
- A mi amiga tuvieron que hacerle una cesárea para dar a luz a su bebé.My friend had to have a C-section to give birth to her baby.
- La cesárea es una cirugía común.A c-section is a common surgery.
- El médico recomendó una cesárea.The doctor recommended a c-section.
- Ella tuvo una cesárea de emergencia.She had an emergency c-section.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing birth plans.
- Sofía¿Crees que tendremos que programar una cesárea?Do you think we will have to schedule a c-section?
- AlejandroEl médico dice que no es necesario.The doctor says it is not necessary.
- SofíaEspero que el parto sea natural.I hope the birth is natural.
- AlejandroYo también, pero lo importante es la salud.Me too, but the important thing is health.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cesárea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
