TVP
/tbp/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English term DVT is translated as TVP.
TVP is the acronym used to refer to a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg.
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym TVP stands for trombosis venosa profunda, which literally means deep vein thrombosis.
Which one should you use?
TVP is the direct Spanish equivalent of the English acronym DVT.
How do you pronounce it?
/tbp/
Did you know?
- The word coágulo is used for any blood clot, but it is also used in Spanish to describe the curdling of milk or other liquids.
- While TVP is the clinical term, a patient in a Spanish-speaking country might complain of piernas cansadas to describe the early symptoms of a deep vein clot.
- The Spanish word trombosis shares the same Greek root as the English word 'thrombosis', coming from thrombos, meaning 'curd' or 'lump'.
Examples in context
- A mi abuelo le diagnosticaron trombosis venosa profunda en la pierna izquierda.My grandfather was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis in his left leg.
- Mi amiga tuvo un problema de coágulos en la pierna después de un largo viaje en avión.My friend had a clotting problem in her leg after a long plane journey.
- El médico sospecha de una TVP.The doctor suspects a DVT.
- Tengo que prevenir una TVP en la pierna.I have to prevent a DVT in the leg.
- La TVP puede ser muy peligrosa.A DVT can be very dangerous.
Example conversation
Javier is talking to María about his medical results.
- JavierMaría, el médico dice que tengo una TVP.María, the doctor says I have a DVT.
- María¡Qué mal! ¿En qué pierna está la TVP?That's too bad! Which leg is the DVT in?
- JavierEstá en la pierna izquierda, pero ya tengo medicina.It is in the left leg, but I already have medicine.
- MaríaMe alegro de que ya estés bajo tratamiento, Javier.I am glad that you are already under treatment, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
