acné quístico
/aɡne kistiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase cystic acne is acné quístico in Spanish.
acné quístico refers to cystic acne.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, some individuals may use the informal term barritos internos to refer to cystic acne.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun acné is masculine, so the adjective quístico must also be in its masculine form to agree with it. Additionally, Barros debajo de la piel translates to pimples under the skin.
Did you know?
- The word acné traces its roots back to the Greek word for 'peak' or 'zenith', describing the 'top' or most intense point of a condition.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, skin issues are discussed using 'diminutives' like barritos to make the condition sound less severe or more manageable.
- When speaking to a pharmacist in Spain, you might use granos instead of the more formal acné to describe the actual bumps caused by the condition.
Examples in context
- El acné quístico es una afección del sistema tegumentario.Cystic acne is a condition of the integumentary system.This sentence is useful for describing how acné quístico relates to the integumentary system.Tatoeba #13268187 by Eremon, translation #11535789 by letsgolanguages
- El acné quístico requiere un tratamiento especial.Cystic acne requires a special treatment.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about skincare at home.
- Mateo¿Te duele mucho ese acné quístico?Does that cystic acne hurt you a lot?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, me duele bastante la cara.Yes, Mateo, my face hurts quite a bit.
- MateoDeberías ir al dermatólogo pronto.You should go to the dermatologist soon.
- ElenaTienes razón, buscaré una cita.You are right, I will look for an appointment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acné, quístico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
