diálisis
/ˈdjalisis/feminine
The English word "dialysis" is translated into Spanish as diálisis.
Diálisis is a general term used for dialysis in both formal and informal settings.
Meaning: medicine: artificial removal of waste products from the blood (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Riñón artificial is occasionally used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Diálisis is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjalisis/
Did you know?
- While English speakers use the term 'dialysis' as a general concept, a Spanish speaker might use the term lavado (wash) colloquially to describe the treatment.
- While diálisis is the medical term, some patients in Latin America use the colloquial expression estar amarrado a la máquina to describe the experience of being tied to the machine.
- When discussing the treatment for a person, Spanish speakers often use the phrase hacerse la diálisis (to do the dialysis to oneself), which can sound unusual to English ears.
Examples in context
- Él necesita una diálisis.He needs a dialysis.Tatoeba #1445148 by marcelostockle, translation #1112095 by Scott
- Pedro tiene una enfermedad renal y va a diálisis regularmente.Pedro has a kidney disease and regularly goes to dialysis.Tatoeba #13867755 by mraz, translation #13877379 by rul
- Necesito diálisis.I need dialysis.
- Mi padre va a diálisis tres veces a la semana.My father goes to dialysis three times a week.
- ¿Hay algún centro de diálisis cerca?Are there any dialysis centers nearby?
- ¿Cuánto dura cada sesión de diálisis?How long does each dialysis session last?
- Ella está recibiendo diálisis debido a una insuficiencia renal.She is undergoing dialysis due to kidney failure.
- ¿La diálisis está cubierta por el seguro?Is dialysis covered by insurance?
- La diálisis es un proceso muy importante.Dialysis is a very important process.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about a relative's health.
- DanielMi abuelo está muy cansado hoy.My grandfather is very tired today.
- Sofía¿Tuvo que ir a diálisis ayer?Did he have to go to dialysis yesterday?
- DanielSí, tuvo una sesión de diálisis larga.Yes, he had a long dialysis session.
- SofíaEspero que se sienta mejor pronto, Daniel.I hope he feels better soon, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dialysis” translations and entries diálisis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
