electrocardiograma
/eleɡtɾokaɾdjoɡɾama/from spelling rules
The English phrase EKG is translated into Spanish as electrocardiograma.
This term refers to a medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Which one should you use?
The full form electrocardiograma is the complete name of the test, while electro is a common shortened version.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
electrocardiograma is the formal term used in official medical documentation and professional contexts. In casual conversation, you may hear the informal term electro.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾokaɾdjoɡɾama/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English abbreviation EKG when speaking Spanish. In Spanish-speaking medical environments, the standard abbreviation is ECG.
Did you know?
- The term electrocardiograma is a rare example of a word that remains almost identical across most Romance languages, including French, Italian and Portuguese.
- While English speakers often use 'EKG' from the German 'Elektrokardiogramm', Spanish speakers use ECG based on the Latin and Greek roots of electrocardiograma.
- In some Latin American regions, patients may informally refer to the process of getting an electro as hacerse un electro.
Examples in context
- El médico necesita realizar un electrocardiograma para evaluar su salud cardiovascular.The doctor needs to perform an electrocardiogram to evaluate your cardiovascular health.
- El electrocardiograma es una prueba no invasiva que registra la actividad eléctrica del corazón.The electrocardiogram is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- Me van a hacer un electro para revisar mi corazón.They're going to do an electro on me to check my heart.
- El médico necesita ver mi cardiograma para evaluar si tengo algún problema cardíaco.The doctor needs to see my cardiogram to evaluate if I have any heart problems.
- El médico colombiano me recomendó hacerme una electrocardiografía completa.The Colombian doctor recommended me to get a complete electrocardiography done.
- El médico pidió un electrocardiograma.The doctor ordered an electrocardiogram.
- Necesito hacerme un electrocardiograma hoy.I need to have an electrocardiogram done today.
- El electrocardiograma salió normal.The electrocardiogram came out normal.
Example conversation
Daniel is at the clinic for a check-up with María.
- DanielHola María, ¿qué prueba tenemos hoy?Hi María, what test do we have today?
- MaríaHoy vamos a hacerte un electrocardiograma, Daniel.Today we are going to do an EKG, Daniel.
- DanielEstá bien, ¿es un proceso doloroso?Alright, is it a painful process?
- MaríaNo, el electrocardiograma es totalmente indoloro.No, the EKG is completely painless.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
