pliegues epicánticos
/pljeɡes epikantikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'epicanthal folds' translates to Spanish as pliegues epicánticos.
This phrase refers to the epicanthal folds.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is pliegue epicántico. In the plural form, both the noun pliegues and the adjective epicánticos must end in '-s' to agree in gender and number.
Did you know?
- The word pliegue is a cognate of the English word 'ply' as in 'plywood', both coming from the Latin 'plicare' meaning 'to fold'.
- Spanish speakers often use the term ojos rasgados to describe eyes with these folds, which literally translates to 'stretched' or 'slanted' eyes.
- In Spanish medical contexts, the 'epicanthic' part of pliegues epicánticos is derived from the Greek 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'kanthos' meaning 'corner of the eye'.
Examples in context
- El médico notó la presencia de pliegues epicánticos en el paciente, lo cual puede indicar ciertas condiciones genéticas.The doctor noted the presence of epicanthal folds in the patient, which can indicate certain genetic conditions.
- Los pliegues epicánticos son comunes en algunas poblaciones.Epicanthal folds are common in some populations.
- El doctor analizó los pliegues epicánticos del bebé.The doctor analyzed the baby's epicanthal folds.
- Ella tiene pliegues epicánticos muy sutiles en sus ojos.She has very subtle epicanthal folds on her eyes.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing genetics in a classroom.
- AlejandroElena, ¿sabes qué son los pliegues epicánticos?Elena, do you know what epicanthal folds are?
- ElenaSí, son pliegues de piel en el párpado.Yes, they are folds of skin on the eyelid.
- AlejandroEs un rasgo físico muy interesante.It is a very interesting physical trait.
- ElenaCierto, Alejandro, afectan la apariencia del ojo.True, Alejandro, they affect the appearance of the eye.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
