túnel carpiano
/tunel kaɾpjano/from spelling rulesmasculine
In Spanish, carpal tunnel is túnel carpiano.
This noun refers to the passageway on the palmar side of the wrist. In a medical context, Spanish speakers usually include the word síndrome (syndrome) to refer to the condition itself, creating the phrase síndrome del túnel carpiano.
Meaning: passageway on the palmar side of the wrist (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term Túnel del carpo is a formal expression for carpal tunnel in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, including Mexico and Argentina, the term túnel del carpo is widely used. In Spain, the term síndrome del túnel carpiano is often used instead of túnel del carpo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is masculine, so it uses the masculine article el.
Did you know?
- The word carpo comes from the Greek word 'karpos', which means 'wrist' but also 'fruit'.
- Despite its Latin appearance, the Spanish word túnel was actually borrowed from the English word 'tunnel'.
- Spanish medical terminology often creates hybrid words by combining Greek roots like carpo with Latin-based suffixes like -iano.
Examples in context
- Me duelen la muñeca y el antebrazo, pienso que puedo estar padeciendo del síndrome del túnel carpiano.My wrist and forearm hurt, I think I might be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.This sentence is useful for describing symptoms and a possible diagnosis involving túnel carpiano.Tatoeba #1438078 by hayastan, translation #405854 by Scott
- El médico me diagnosticó túnel del carpo.The doctor diagnosed me with carpal tunnel.
- El túnel carpiano se comprime por la inflamación.The carpal tunnel is compressed due to inflammation.
- Siento una presión extraña en el túnel carpiano.I feel a strange pressure in the carpal tunnel.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking at the doctor's office.
- DanielDoctor, creo que tengo un problema en el túnel carpiano.Doctor, I think I have a problem in the carpal tunnel.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿sientes hormigueo en los dedos?Daniel, do you feel tingling in your fingers?
- DanielSí, María, me pasa todo el tiempo.Yes, María, it happens to me all the time.
- MaríaEntonces vamos a revisar ese túnel carpiano.Then we are going to check that carpal tunnel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carpal tunnel” translations and entries túnel carpiano, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carpiano, túnel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
