gastritis
/ɡasˈtɾitis/feminine
The English word 'gastritis' is translated into Spanish as gastritis.
gastritis refers to the inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Meaning: inflammation of the lining of the stomach (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word gastritis is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡasˈtɾitis/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the suffix -itis is often used colloquially as a joke to describe an obsession or a compulsive habit, such as estuditis for someone who cannot stop studying.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the sensation of gastritis is frequently attributed to nervios or stress, leading to a strong cultural link between emotional states and stomach health.
- The syllable 'gast-' traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *gres-, which relates to the concept of rubbing or scraping.
Examples in context
- El médico me diagnosticó gastritis crónica.The doctor diagnosed me with chronic gastritis.
- He estado experimentando una inflamación del estómago.I have been experiencing inflammation of the stomach.
- La gastritis puede ser muy dolorosa.Gastritis can be very painful.
- El médico me diagnosticó gastritis.The doctor diagnosed me with gastritis.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking about why Daniel is not eating spicy food.
- DanielNo puedo comer picante porque tengo gastritis.I can't eat spicy food because I have gastritis.
- SofíaLo siento, Daniel. ¿Te duele mucho el estómago?I'm sorry, Daniel. Does your stomach hurt a lot?
- DanielSí, la gastritis me causa mucha acidez.Yes, the gastritis causes me a lot of heartburn.
- SofíaDeberías descansar y tomar mucha agua.You should rest and drink plenty of water.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gastritis” translations and entries gastritis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gastritis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
