ritmo circadiano
/ritmo θiɾkadjano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "circadian cycle" is translated into Spanish as ritmo circadiano.
This phrase refers to the natural internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.
Which one should you use?
While ritmo circadiano is the most common medical term, ciclo circadiano is also a valid way to express "circadian cycle" in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/ritmo θiɾkadjano/
Did you know?
- The word ritmo shares its ancestry with the Greek word for 'flow', meaning that at its linguistic core, your biological rhythm is actually a 'flow' of time.
- In Spanish, the word ritmo is used not only for music and biology but also to describe the 'pace' of a city or a person's lifestyle.
- In a medical setting in Spain or Mexico, a doctor might refer to this as your reloj biológico, which translates literally to 'biological clock'.
Examples in context
- El ritmo circadiano es fundamental para mantener un sueño y una vigilia adecuados.The circadian rhythm is fundamental to maintaining adequate sleep and wakefulness.
- El ritmo circadiano regula nuestro sueño.The circadian rhythm regulates our sleep.
- La luz solar afecta el ritmo circadiano.Sunlight affects the circadian rhythm.
- Es importante cuidar el ritmo circadiano.It is important to take care of the circadian rhythm.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about health in a café.
- Daniel¿Por qué estás tan cansada, Lucía?Why are you so tired, Lucía?
- LucíaMi ritmo circadiano está muy desequilibrado.My circadian rhythm is very unbalanced.
- DanielDeberías dormir más temprano para regularlo.You should sleep earlier to regulate it.
- LucíaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ritmo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
