gástrico
/ˈɡastɾiko/
gástrico is the Spanish word for gastric.
Of or relating to the stomach (adj).
Meaning: Of or relating to the stomach (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form gástrica when modifying a feminine noun like úlcera (ulcer). For plural nouns, use the masculine plural form gástricos or the feminine plural form gástricas depending on the gender of the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡastɾiko/
Did you know?
- While gástrico is a technical term, Spanish speakers often use the word empacho to describe a specific type of gastric blockage caused by indigestion.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a 'gastric' problem is colloquially described as having 'un aire', implying that trapped air in the stomach is the cause of the distress.
- The word gástrico is a combination of the Greek root gastro- and the suffix -ico, which traveled through Latin before entering Spanish.
Examples in context
- malestar estomacalGastric discomfort
- úlcera estomacalGastric ulcer
- Tengo un problema del estómagoI have a gastric problem
- Es necesario realizar una cirugía gástrica.It's necessary to perform gastric surgery.
- Los síntomas son indicativos de un trastorno gástrico grave.The symptoms are indicative of a serious gastric disorder.
- No puedo comer picante debido a un problema del estómago.I can't eat spicy food due to a stomach issue.
- Me siento mal del estómago hoy.I feel sick in the stomach today.
- Tal vez deberías tomar algo para el malestar estomacal.Maybe you should take something for your stomach discomfort.
- Me duele la panzaMy belly hurts
- El dolor gástrico es muy fuerte.The gastric pain is very strong.
- Tengo un problema gástrico crónico.I have a chronic gastric problem.
Example conversation
Sofía tells Daniel about her doctor's appointment.
- SofíaFui al médico por un dolor gástrico.I went to the doctor for a gastric pain.
- Daniel¿Qué te dijo el doctor, Sofía?What did the doctor tell you, Sofía?
- SofíaDijo que es solo una irritación gástrico.He said it is just a gastric irritation.
- DanielEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gastric” translations and entries gástrico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gástrico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
