epidural
/epiduˈɾal/feminine
The Spanish word for epidural is epidural.
In a medical context, epidural can be used as a noun referring to the anaesthetic itself. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something situated on or outside the dura mater. In a medical context, the full term anestesia epidural is often used.
Meaning: anaesthetic (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, epidural is feminine, meaning it is preceded by the feminine article la (e.g., la epidural).
How do you pronounce it?
/epiduˈɾal/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, medical terms ending in -al are almost always adjectives, yet epidural is frequently used as a feminine noun meaning 'the injection'.
- While English speakers say 'get an epidural', a Spanish speaker is much more likely to say poner la epidural, which literally translates to 'to place the epidural'.
- The word epidural was borrowed directly from English into Spanish.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría solicitar una epidural durante el parto, por favor.I would like to request an epidural during labor, please.
- ¿Podrías ponerme la epidural antes de la cirugía?Could you give me the epidural before the surgery?
- La epidural es necesaria para el parto.The epidural is necessary for childbirth.
- ¿Sientes algún efecto de la epidural?Do you feel any effect from the epidural?
Example conversation
A husband and wife are talking in a hospital room.
- Daniel¿Cómo te sientes después de la epidural?How do you feel after the epidural?
- MaríaYa no siento dolor, gracias.I don't feel pain anymore, thanks.
- DanielLa epidural funcionó muy bien para ti.The epidural worked very well for you.
- MaríaSí, estoy mucho más tranquila ahora.Yes, I am much calmer now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “epidural” translations and entries epidural, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries epidural, CC BY-SA 4.0.
