crepitantes pulmonares
/kɾepitantes pulmonaɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'crackles in lungs' is translated into Spanish as crepitantes pulmonares.
This phrase refers to the abnormal rattling sounds heard in the lungs during a medical examination. In a professional medical report, a doctor will typically use the phrase presencia de crepitantes to indicate the 'presence of crackles'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both crepitantes and pulmonares must be in the plural form to agree with the plural nature of the sounds and the anatomical structures involved.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾepitantes pulmonaɾes/
Did you know?
- If you are describing the sound of something sizzling in a pan, you would also use the verb crepitar, which shares the same root as the medical term crepitantes.
- The term estertores is often used as a synonym for 'crackles' in many Spanish-speaking medical regions, even though it is a broader term for various rattling sounds.
- The medical act of listening for crepitantes is called auscultación, a specialized term for listening carefully that is distinct from the general verb for hearing.
Examples in context
- El paciente presenta rales pulmonares en la auscultación.The patient presents crackles in the lungs during auscultation.
- El médico detectó crepitantes pulmonares al auscultarlo.The doctor detected crackles in the lungs while auscultating him.
- Esos crepitantes pulmonares indican una posible infección.Those crackles in the lungs indicate a possible infection.
Example conversation
A doctor is discussing exam results with a nurse.
- MateoLucía, revisa si hay crepitantes pulmonares en el paciente.Lucía, check if there are lung crackles in the patient.
- LucíaSí, Mateo, escucho crepitantes pulmonares en el lado derecho.Yes, Mateo, I hear lung crackles on the right side.
- MateoEntonces debemos pedir una radiografía de tórax.Then we should order a chest X-ray.
- LucíaDe acuerdo, yo preparo la orden médica ahora.Alright, I will prepare the medical order now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
