manga gástrica
/manɡa ɡastɾika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'gastric sleeve' is translated into Spanish as manga gástrica.
This phrase refers to a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach to help a person lose weight.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of manga (sleeve) and gástrica (gastric).
Which one should you use?
The term manga is an informal way to refer to the 'gastric sleeve' procedure.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term manga gástrica is used for both formal and informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change manga to mangas and gástrica to gástricas.
How do you pronounce it?
/manɡa ɡastɾika/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word manga can refer to a sleeve, a type of mango fruit, or Japanese comics.
- While manga refers to a 'sleeve' in this surgical context, it is also a homonym for the Japanese-derived word for 'comics' used in Spanish.
- While manga refers to a 'sleeve' in the surgical term, it also shares a root with the word for a 'handle' or 'sleeve' of a tool in some technical Spanish contexts.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál es la opinión del médico acerca de la manga gástrica?What is the doctor's opinion about the gastric sleeve?
- La manga gástrica es una opción efectiva para el manejo de la obesidad.The gastric sleeve is an effective option for the management of obesity.
- Sí, estoy pensando en hacerme la manga gástrica.Yes, I am thinking about getting the gastric sleeve.
- La manga gástrica es una opción común.The gastric sleeve is a common option.
- Ella se sometió a una manga gástrica.She underwent a gastric sleeve.
- Necesito investigar sobre la manga gástrica.I need to research the gastric sleeve.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing health options at home.
- Sofía¿Estás considerando la manga gástrica, Javier?Are you considering the gastric sleeve, Javier?
- JavierSí, estoy analizando esa cirugía.Yes, I am analyzing that surgery.
- SofíaEs una decisión importante para tu salud.It is an important decision for your health.
- JavierTienes razón, Sofía.You are right, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
