cáncer de cuello uterino
/kanθeɾ de kweʝo uteɾino/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cervical cancer" is translated into Spanish as cáncer de cuello uterino.
This phrase refers to cancer of the cervix.
Meaning: cancer of the cervix (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cáncer (cancer), de (of), cuello (neck) and uterino (uterine).
Which one should you use?
While cáncer de cuello uterino is the standard clinical term, you may also see the more concise medical term cáncer cervicouterino, which uses a compound adjective.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Cáncer de cuello uterino is a formal and standard clinical term used in medical contexts and formal documentation. Cáncer cervicouterino is specifically a medical term.
How do you pronounce it?
/kanθeɾ de kweʝo uteɾino/
Did you know?
- The word cáncer comes from the Latin word for 'crab' because the veins of a tumor look like crab legs.
- The word cuello is a cognate of the English word 'collar', as both derive from the Latin 'collum' meaning 'neck'.
- In Spanish, the term cuello can be used for any 'neck', whether it belongs to a person, an animal, or even a bottle.
Examples in context
- La prevención es fundamental para evitar el cáncer de cuello uterino.Prevention is key to avoiding cervical cancer.
- Hoy en día, existen vacunas que pueden ayudar a prevenir el cáncer del cuello del útero.Nowadays, there are vaccines that can help prevent cervical cancer.
- El cáncer de cuello uterino es prevenible.Cervical cancer is preventable.
- Ella está estudiando sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino.She is studying about cervical cancer.
- El médico habló sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino.The doctor spoke about cervical cancer.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing health screenings at home.
- ElenaTengo cita para mi chequeo del cáncer de cuello uterino.I have an appointment for my cervical cancer screening.
- AlejandroEs muy importante ir a esas revisiones, Elena.It is very important to go to those check-ups, Elena.
- ElenaSí, la prevención es la clave en estos casos.Yes, prevention is key in these cases.
- AlejandroMe alegra que cuides tu salud.I am glad you take care of your health.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuello, cáncer, de, uterino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
