deformidades
/defoɾmidades/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'deformities' is translated into Spanish as deformidades.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of deformidades is deformidad.
How do you pronounce it?
/defoɾmidades/
Did you know?
- The word deformidad shares a root with forma, which in Spanish artistic contexts refers to the essential structure or 'soul' of a piece.
- A Spanish speaker might use the expression deformar la realidad to describe someone who is exaggerating or twisting the truth, rather than physically changing an object.
- In Spanish, the word deformidad is often used in a more purely technical, anatomical sense than the English 'deformity', which can sometimes carry a heavy social or moral stigma.
Examples in context
- Las deformidades congénitas pueden afectar la calidad de vidaCongenital deformities can affect the quality of life
- Las malformaciones óseas requieren intervención quirúrgicaBone deformities require surgical intervention
- Las malformaciones faciales pueden generar inseguridadFacial deformities can lead to insecurity
- Las anormalidades en la estructura ósea pueden ser congénitas o adquiridasDeformities in the bone structure can be congenital or acquired
- El bebé nació con una deformidad en la mano, pero eso no afecta su felicidad.The baby was born with a deformity in his hand, but it doesn't affect his happiness.
- Las personas con deformidades físicas merecen ser tratadas con respeto y dignidad.People with physical deformities deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
- El cirujano plástico se especializa en corregir deformidades faciales.The plastic surgeon specializes in correcting facial deformities.
- Aunque tenga deformidades, ella es una persona hermosa tanto por dentro como por fuera.Even with deformities, she is a beautiful person inside and out.
- Las deformidades óseas pueden ser dolorosas.Bone deformities can be painful.
- El informe detalla las deformidades encontradas.The report details the deformities found.
- Analizamos las deformidades en la estructura.We analyzed the deformities in the structure.
Example conversation
A doctor and a patient are discussing a medical report.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿has leído el informe médico?María, have you read the medical report?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, pero no entiendo las deformidades.Yes, Alejandro, but I don't understand the deformities.
- AlejandroLas deformidades son pequeñas en tu caso.The deformities are small in your case.
- MaríaEso me deja mucho más tranquila.That makes me much more relieved.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
