ataque epiléptico
/atake epilebtiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'epileptic fit' is translated into Spanish as ataque epiléptico.
This phrase describes a sudden attack of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that causes physical seizures.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'epileptic fits', use ataques epilépticos.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, an 'epileptic fit' might be colloquially referred to as un corto circuito meaning 'a short circuit'.
- The word ataque shares an ancient root with the English word 'attack', both descending from the idea of 'fastening' or 'attaching' something to a target.
- Spanish uses the word crisis as a synonym for ataque epiléptico in formal medical reports, whereas in English 'crisis' usually means a turning point or disaster.
Examples in context
- La paciente sufrió una crisis epiléptica durante la noche y fue llevada al hospital de inmediato.The patient had an epileptic fit during the night and was immediately taken to the hospital.
- Los médicos están investigando las causas de los ataques epilépticos recurrentes.The doctors are investigating the causes of the recurrent epileptic fits.
- Ayer, mi hermano tuvo un ataque de epilepsia en el supermercado.Yesterday, my brother had an epileptic fit at the supermarket.
- Mi amiga sufre de crisis de epilepsia, pero lleva una vida normal con medicación adecuada.My friend suffers from epileptic fits, but she leads a normal life with proper medication.
- El paciente tuvo un ataque epiléptico ayer.The patient had an epileptic fit yesterday.
- Es necesario vigilar si ocurre un ataque epiléptico.It is necessary to watch if an epileptic fit occurs.
- El médico controló el ataque epiléptico del niño.The doctor controlled the child's epileptic fit.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a patient at a clinic.
- Javier¿Viste lo que le pasó al paciente?Did you see what happened to the patient?
- MaríaSí, tuvo un ataque epiléptico muy fuerte.Yes, he had a very strong epileptic fit.
- JavierMaría, ¿llamaste ya al doctor para avisarle?María, did you already call the doctor to let him know?
- MaríaSí, ya le informé sobre el incidente.Yes, I already informed him about the incident.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ataque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
