eccema
/eɡˈθema/masculine
The English word eczema is translated into Spanish as eccema. It is also spelled eczema.
Meaning: acute or chronic inflammation of the skin (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| eccema | /eɡˈθema/ /eɡˈsema/ |
masculine |
| eczema | /eɡˈθema/ /eɡˈsema/ |
masculine, alternative form |
The term refers to an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin.
Which one should you use?
eczema is an alternative spelling of eccema.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and takes the definite article el, as in el eccema.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡˈθema/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, skin irritations like eccema are sometimes colloquially linked to nervios or 'nerves', suggesting the condition is triggered by emotional stress.
- In some regions, a person might refer to a localized patch of eccema as a brote, which literally translates to a 'bud' or a 'sprout', as if the skin condition were a plant growing.
- The Spanish word eccema originates from the Greek words for 'out of' and 'that which is boiled'.
Examples in context
- El acné acompañado de eccema es una fea combinación.Acne coupled with eczema is a nasty combination.This sentence shows how to describe the combination of acne and eccema.Tatoeba #13268179 by Eremon, translation #9419194 by BobbyLee
- La solución tópica al 5% fue ineficaz para reducir los brotes de eczema.The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing eczema outbreaks.This sentence illustrates the use of eczema regarding topical solutions and outbreaks.Tatoeba #5463272 by albrusgher, translation #840108 by papabear
- Mi sobrina tiene un padecimiento cutáneo que causa picazón.My niece has a skin ailment that causes itchiness.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about skin health.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿por qué tienes la piel tan roja?Daniel, why is your skin so red?
- DanielEs que tengo un brote de eccema.It's just that I have an eczema flare-up.
- SofíaDeberías usar una crema hidratante.You should use a moisturizing cream.
- DanielSí, ya estoy usando una receta médica.Yes, I am already using a prescription.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eczema” translations and entries eccema, eczema, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eccema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
