embarazo ectópico
/embaɾaθo eɡtopiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase ectopic pregnancy is translated into Spanish as embarazo ectópico.
The term refers to a type of pregnancy.
Meaning: type of pregnancy (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, embarazo ectópico is the most commonly used term. In Spain, embarazo extrauterino is an alternative.
How do you pronounce it?
/embaɾaθo eɡtopiko/
Did you know?
- The root of embarazo can be traced back through Arabic and Syriac to the Akkadian word for a 'barrier'.
- In many Latin American countries, doctors may use the more descriptive embarazo fuera del útero in casual conversation with patients to avoid the technicality of ectópico.
Examples in context
- La paciente fue diagnosticada con un embarazo ectópico.The patient was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy.
- El médico confirmó un embarazo ectópico.The doctor confirmed an ectopic pregnancy.
- Es necesario tratar el embarazo ectópico pronto.It is necessary to treat the ectopic pregnancy soon.
- Ella tuvo que ser operada por un embarazo ectópico.She had to undergo surgery due to an ectopic pregnancy.
Example conversation
A doctor explains a medical result to a patient's partner.
- LucíaDaniel, el médico dice que es un embarazo ectópico.Daniel, the doctor says it is an ectopic pregnancy.
- Daniel¿Qué significa eso exactamente, Lucía?What does that mean exactly, Lucía?
- LucíaQue el óvulo no se implantó en el útero.That the egg was not implanted in the uterus.
- DanielEntiendo, espero que ella esté bien.I understand, I hope she is okay.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ectópico, embarazo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
