endometriosis
/endomeˈtɾjosis/feminine
The English phrase "endometriosis" is endometriosis in Spanish.
endometriosis is a noun used to describe an endometrium condition.
Meaning: endometrium condition (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine article 'la' when used with a definite article.
How do you pronounce it?
/endomeˈtɾjosis/
Did you know?
- In Spanish medical contexts, the word endometriosis is often paired with the verb padecer rather than tener to emphasize the enduring nature of the condition.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, patients may describe the symptoms of endometriosis using the word cólicos, which describes sharp, cramping pains specifically.
- The word endometriosis is an example of a feminine noun ending in -sis, a pattern common to many Spanish nouns derived from Greek.
Examples in context
- Endometriosis – Es una condición médica en la que el tejido similar al revestimiento del útero crece fuera del útero.Endometriosis – It is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus.
- La endometriosis puede ser muy dolorosa.Endometriosis can be very painful.
- Ella fue diagnosticada con endometriosis.She was diagnosed with endometriosis.
- Existen tratamientos para la endometriosis.There are treatments for endometriosis.
Example conversation
Maria is explaining her health issues to Alejandro.
- MaríaMe siento muy mal por la endometriosis.I feel very bad because of the endometriosis.
- AlejandroLo siento mucho, María. ¿Tienes medicación?I am very sorry, María. Do you have medication?
- MaríaSí, pero la endometriosis es difícil de tratar.Yes, but endometriosis is difficult to treat.
- AlejandroEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “endometriosis” translations and entries endometriosis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
