herpes genital
/eɾpes xenital/from spelling rules
The English phrase "genital herpes" is translated into Spanish as herpes genital.
Meaning: infection (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a noun phrase where the adjective genital follows the noun herpes. Because the noun herpes is masculine, it uses the masculine article el to form el herpes genital.
Did you know?
- While herpes genital is the standard medical term, some regional dialects use the word fuego ('fire') to describe the burning sensation or the lesion itself, referring to the infection as fuegos genitales.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term herpes is sometimes confused with verrugas genitales, which are actually caused by HPV. This linguistic overlap often leads patients to use herpes genital as a generic term for any genital bump.
- The Spanish word genital shares the same Latin root as the English word 'generate'. Both derive from the Latin genitālis, meaning 'pertaining to generation' or 'procreation'.
Examples in context
- Es importante conocer los síntomas del herpes genital.It is important to know the symptoms of genital herpes.
- Mi amigo me comentó que tiene herpes abajo.My friend told me he has herpes down there.
- El médico confirmó que es herpes genital.The doctor confirmed that it is genital herpes.
- Ella tiene síntomas de herpes genital.She has symptoms of genital herpes.
- Es importante tratar el herpes genital rápidamente.It is important to treat genital herpes quickly.
Example conversation
A patient is discussing symptoms with a doctor.
- LucíaDoctor, creo que tengo herpes genital.Doctor, I think I have genital herpes.
- DanielNecesito hacerle un examen físico, Lucía.I need to perform a physical exam, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Es muy difícil tratar el herpes genital?Is genital herpes very difficult to treat?
- DanielNo, podemos manejar los síntomas con medicina.No, we can manage the symptoms with medicine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries genital, CC BY-SA 4.0.
