tomografía computarizada
/tomoɡɾafia komputaɾiθada/from spelling rules
In Spanish, ct scan is translated as tomografía computarizada.
In clinical settings, once the context of a scan is established, doctors often shorten the phrase to una tomografía.
Meaning: scan (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of 'computerized tomography'. tomografía refers to tomography and computarizada means computerized.
How do you pronounce it?
/tomoɡɾafia komputaɾiθada/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use the acronym 'CT', Spanish speakers use TAC. This change in order mirrors the phrase tomografía axial computarizada, placing the adjective 'axial' in the middle.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a patient might be told they are getting una placa for a CT scan, even though placa technically refers to a flat X-ray plate.
- The word tomografía comes from the Greek tomos meaning 'slice' and graphia meaning 'writing' or 'recording'.
Examples in context
- Mi médico me recomendó una tomografía computarizada del abdomen.My doctor recommended a CT scan of the abdomen.
- Mi hermano va a hacerse un escáner mañana para revisar sus pulmones.My brother is going to have a CT scan tomorrow to check his lungs.
- Fui al hospital y me hicieron un TAC para examinar mi cabeza después del accidente.I went to the hospital, and they did a CT scan of my head to examine it after the accident.
- Necesito una tomografía computarizada de abdomen.I need a CT scan of the abdomen.
- Los resultados de la tomografía computarizada están listos.The CT scan results are ready.
- El médico ordenó una tomografía computarizada hoy.The doctor ordered a CT scan today.
Example conversation
At a medical clinic, Daniel is asking about his appointment.
- MaríaHola Daniel, ¿vienes por tu tomografía computarizada?Hello Daniel, are you here for your CT scan?
- DanielSí, María, tengo cita a las diez.Yes, María, I have an appointment at ten.
- MaríaMuy bien, pasa primero a la sala de espera.Very well, go to the waiting room first.
- DanielGracias, enseguida voy.Thank you, I'll go right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
