enfermedad celíaca
/enfeɾmedad θeliaka/from spelling rules
The English phrase "celiac disease" is enfermedad celíaca in Spanish.
This phrase refers to an autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.
Which one should you use?
While enfermedad celíaca is the standard term, Trastorno celíaco can also be used to mean celiac disease.
How do you pronounce it?
/enfeɾmedad θeliaka/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, doctors may use the term intolerancia al gluten colloquially, even though it is medically distinct from enfermedad celíaca.
- Because of strict labeling laws in countries like Spain and Argentina, you will often see the phrase sin gluten accompanied by a crossed-out ear of wheat symbol.
- The word enfermedad shares a root with the English word 'infirm', as both stem from the Latin 'infirmus', meaning 'weak' or 'feeble'.
Examples in context
- Me diagnosticaron trastorno celíacoI was diagnosed with celiac disease
- No puedo consumir alimentos con glutenI cannot consume gluten-containing foods
- Él tiene la enfermedad celíaca.He has celiac disease.
- La enfermedad celíaca requiere una dieta estricta.Celiac disease requires a strict diet.
- Mi hermana fue diagnosticada con la enfermedad celíaca.My sister was diagnosed with celiac disease.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are deciding which restaurant to visit for dinner.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿podemos ir a un restaurante sin gluten?Lucía, can we go to a gluten-free restaurant?
- LucíaSí, claro. ¿Por qué lo preguntas, Alejandro?Yes, of course. Why do you ask, Alejandro?
- AlejandroMi prima tiene enfermedad celíaca y viene a cenar.My cousin has celiac disease and is coming to dinner.
- LucíaPerfecto, busquemos un lugar seguro para ella.Perfect, let's find a safe place for her.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enfermedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
