sarna demodécica
/saɾna demodeθika/from spelling rules
demodectic mange is translated into Spanish as sarna demodécica.
The term refers to the skin condition in dogs caused by the mite Demodex canis.
Meaning: mange in dogs due to Demodex canis (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/saɾna demodeθika/
Did you know?
- While the term is strictly medical, if a person uses the word sarna colloquially to describe a person, it is a highly offensive insult implying they are 'itchy' or 'unclean'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word sarna is used colloquially in the phrase está como una sarna to describe someone who is extremely irritable or grumpy.
- In rural parts of Spain and Latin America, traditional folk remedies for sarna once included rubbing the animal's skin with garlic or sulfur, long before modern veterinary medicine.
Examples in context
- Sí, la sarna demodécica es común en los perros jóvenes.Yes, demodectic mange is common in young dogs.
- El perro tiene sarna demodécica.The dog has demodectic mange.
- La sarna demodécica es común en cachorros.Demodectic mange is common in puppies.
- El veterinario diagnosticó sarna demodécica.The veterinarian diagnosed demodectic mange.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their pet at the vet.
- Mateo¿Qué tiene el perrito, Lucía?What does the little dog have, Lucía?
- LucíaTiene sarna demodécica, Mateo.He has demodectic mange, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Es grave la sarna demodécica?Is demodectic mange serious?
- LucíaNo, pero necesita tratamiento.No, but he needs treatment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
