colposcopia
/kolposkopja/from spelling rules
The English word 'colposcopy' is colposcopia in Spanish.
Meaning: examination (noun)
Which one should you use?
While colposcopia is the standard term for the procedure, Examen Colposcópico can also be used to refer specifically to a colposcopic examination.
How do you pronounce it?
/kolposkopja/
Did you know?
- While colposcopia is the medical term, patients in some Latin American regions may refer to the general examination as a papanicolaou, named after the inventor of the Pap smear.
- Although colposcopia is a noun, the verb colposcopiar is occasionally used by specialists in Spanish to describe the act of performing the exam.
- A Spanish speaker might use the word estudio instead of colposcopia to sound less clinical or intimidating when discussing the procedure with family.
Examples in context
- La colposcopia es un procedimiento ginecológico que permite examinar el cuello uterino.Colposcopy is a gynecological procedure that allows examining the cervix.
- El médico realizó un examen colposcópico para evaluar posibles anomalías cervicales.The doctor performed a colposcopic examination to evaluate possible cervical abnormalities.
- Me realizaron un estudio colpo y por suerte todo salió bien.I had a colpo study done, and thankfully everything turned out fine.
- La colposcopia es necesaria para el diagnóstico.The colposcopy is necessary for the diagnosis.
- Mañana tengo una colposcopia en la clínica.Tomorrow I have a colposcopy at the clinic.
- El médico ordenó una colposcopia tras la prueba.The doctor ordered a colposcopy after the test.
Example conversation
A woman is discussing her medical appointment with her husband at home.
- MaríaAlejandro, me hicieron una colposcopia hoy.Alejandro, they performed a colposcopy on me today.
- Alejandro¿Y cómo te sientes, María?And how do you feel, María?
- MaríaEstoy cansada, pero la colposcopia salió bien.I am tired, but the colposcopy went well.
- AlejandroMe alegra mucho escuchar eso.I am very glad to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
