gota
/ˈɡota/feminine
In Spanish, the word for the arthritic disease gout is gota. Wiktionary also lists podagra and quiragra.
Meaning: arthritic disease (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| gota | /ˈɡota/ | feminine |
| podagra | /podaɡɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| quiragra | /kiɾaɡɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term is used to refer to the medical condition of gout.
What does it mean word for word?
The word gota literally translates to 'drop' (as in a drop of liquid).
Which one should you use?
The common term for the disease is gota. In technical medical literature, you may encounter the older formal term podagra, which specifically refers to gout affecting the foot. quiragra is also a feminine form of the word.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, gota is the common term used in both formal and informal contexts, while artritis gotosa is widely used in medical settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
All the forms provided, gota, podagra and quiragra, are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡota/
Did you know?
- Because gota also means 'drop', the common Spanish idiom la gota que colmó el vaso (the drop that overflowed the glass) is the equivalent of the English phrase 'the straw that broke the camel's back'.
- Historically, gota was often associated with the 'rich man's disease' in Spanish society, linked to the consumption of heavy meats and wine.
- The word gota is used in Spanish to refer to both the disease and a single 'drop' of liquid. This mirrors the ancient medical belief that the disease was caused by 'drops' of acid crystallizing in the joints.
Examples in context
- Tengo gota.I have gout.This sentence is useful for stating that you have gota.Tatoeba #7623655 by arh, translation #7538213 by CK
- Los síntomas de la gota incluyen dolor e inflamación en las articulacionesGout symptoms include joint pain and inflammation
- Lamento escuchar que sufres de gotaI'm sorry to hear you suffer from gout
- La gota es muy dolorosa.Gout is very painful.
- Él sufre de gota crónica.He suffers from chronic gout.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a family member's health.
- Mateo¿Por qué mi abuelo no puede caminar?Why can't my grandfather walk?
- LucíaÉl tiene un ataque de gota.He is having a gout attack.
- Mateo¿La gota le afecta mucho?Does gout affect him a lot?
- LucíaSí, es un problema constante para él.Yes, it is a constant problem for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gout” translations and entries gota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
