fibrosis quística
/fibɾosis kistika/from spelling rules
Cystic fibrosis in Spanish is translated as fibrosis quística.
The phrase refers to the medical condition known as cystic fibrosis. In some Latin American countries, it is common to say fibrosis quística del páncreas to emphasize the involvement of the pancreas.
Meaning: medical condition (noun)
Which one should you use?
While fibrosis quística is the standard term, the word Mucoviscidosis is occasionally used in Spain to refer to the same condition.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase fibrosis quística del páncreas is common in some Latin American countries, and the term Mucoviscidosis is used occasionally in Spain.
Did you know?
- Because fibrosis is a feminine noun, Spanish speakers always use the feminine article la before the phrase, even if they are referring to a male patient.
- In some Spanish-speaking medical contexts, doctors might use the abbreviation FQ when writing notes, similar to how an English speaker might use 'CF'.
- The word quística comes from the Greek 'kystis', meaning 'bladder' or 'sac', which describes the nature of the cysts. This is the same root found in the English word 'cyst'.
Examples in context
- La fibrosis quística es una afección hereditaria que afecta principalmente a los pulmones y al sistema digestivo.Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition that primarily affects the lungs and the digestive system.
- El paciente presenta fibrosis quística en los pulmones y requiere un seguimiento médico regular.The patient has cystic fibrosis in their lungs and requires regular medical monitoring.
- Mi amiga tiene FQ y sigue una dieta especial para evitar complicaciones.My friend has CF and follows a special diet to avoid complications.
- Él tiene fibrosis quística.He has cystic fibrosis.
- La fibrosis quística es una enfermedad genética.Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease.
- Estamos investigando la fibrosis quística.We are researching cystic fibrosis.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a health awareness event.
- ElenaJavier, ¿sabes qué es la fibrosis quística?Javier, do you know what cystic fibrosis is?
- JavierNo, no he oído hablar de ella.No, I haven't heard of it.
- ElenaEs una condición que afecta los pulmones.It is a condition that affects the lungs.
- JavierGracias por explicarme la fibrosis quística, Elena.Thank you for explaining cystic fibrosis to me, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cystic fibrosis” translations and entries fibrosis quística, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
