calcificado
/kalθifikado/from spelling rules
calcificado is the Spanish translation for calcified.
The term is used to describe tissue or structures that have hardened due to the buildup of calcium salts.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the word must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use calcificada for a feminine singular noun, calcificados for a masculine plural noun and calcificadas for a feminine plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalθifikado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calcificado is often used metaphorically to describe a person's mindset or an institution that has become rigid and unable to change.
- The root of calcificado is cal, which refers to 'lime'. This substance is the foundation of the traditional white-washed aesthetic seen in many Spanish villages.
- While calcificado refers to the biological process, the word calcáreo is often used by geologists or builders to describe materials that are literally 'limy' or full of calcium carbonate.
Examples in context
- El agua dura puede calcificar los electrodomésticos.Hard water can calcify household appliances.
- El hueso se ha calcificado debido a la lesión.The bone has become calcified due to the injury.
- La falta de ejercicio puede llevar a que los músculos se endurezcan y se calcifiquen.Lack of exercise can lead to muscles hardening and calcifying.
- tejido calcificadoCalcified tissue
- El médico detectó un vaso calcificado.The doctor detected a calcified vessel.
Example conversation
Daniel is discussing medical test results with Lucía.
- DanielLucía, ya tengo los resultados del examen.Lucía, I already have the test results.
- Lucía¿Qué dice el informe, Daniel?What does the report say, Daniel?
- DanielDice que el tejido está calcificado.It says that the tissue is calcified.
- LucíaEntiendo, debemos consultar al especialista.I see, we should consult the specialist.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
