artritis gotosa
/aɾtɾitis ɡotosa/from spelling rules
Gouty arthritis is translated into Spanish as artritis gotosa.
This phrase refers to a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun artritis (arthritis) and the adjective gotosa (gouty).
Which one should you use?
While artritis gotosa is a standard term, Artritis Úrica is a specific technical term used to mean uric arthritis.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Both artritis gotosa and artritis por gota are commonly used across Spain and Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective gotosa must agree in gender with the feminine noun artritis. If you are referring to the medical condition of gout itself, use the noun gota.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtɾitis ɡotosa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for gout, gota, literally means 'drop'. This refers to the historical belief that the disease was caused by drops of uric acid falling into the joints.
- Spanish medical terminology often uses the suffix -osa to describe a state of abundance, meaning gotosa literally describes a joint that is 'full of' gout.
- In historical Spanish contexts, gota was often used as a general term for various types of paralysis or joint pain, not just the specific condition of gouty arthritis.
Examples in context
- El paciente necesita tratamiento para el manejo de la artritis gotosa.The patient needs treatment for the management of gouty arthritis.
- El médico especialista en artritis por gota examinará sus síntomas.The specialist doctor in arthritis caused by gout will examine his/her symptoms.
- La artritis úrica puede provocar episodios dolorosos.Uric arthritis can cause painful episodes.
- ¿Conoces algún remedio casero para el dolor de gota?Do you know any home remedy for gout pain?
- Me han diagnosticado artritis por gota, y necesito seguir una dieta especial.I have been diagnosed with arthritis caused by gout, and I need to follow a special diet.
- En España, el término 'artritis gotosa' se emplea habitualmente para referirse a esta condición.In Spain, the term 'artritis gotosa' is commonly used to refer to this condition.
- En algunos países caribeños, se utiliza más la expresión 'artritis por la gota'.In some Caribbean countries, the expression 'artritis por la gota' is used more.
- El reuma gotoso es una enfermedad que afecta especialmente a las articulaciones.Gouty rheumatism is a disease that especially affects the joints.
- El paciente sufre de artritis gotosa.The patient suffers from gouty arthritis.
- El médico me diagnosticó artritis gotosa.The doctor diagnosed me with gouty arthritis.
- La artritis gotosa causa mucho dolor.Gouty arthritis causes a lot of pain.
- Él sufre de artritis gotosa en el pie.He suffers from gouty arthritis in his foot.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a medical diagnosis.
- ElenaAlejandro, ¿qué te dijo el doctor hoy?Alejandro, what did the doctor tell you today?
- AlejandroMe diagnosticó artritis gotosa en el pie.He diagnosed me with gouty arthritis in my foot.
- ElenaLo siento mucho, ¿estás tomando medicina?I'm so sorry, are you taking medicine?
- AlejandroSí, para bajar los niveles de ácido úrico.Yes, to lower the uric acid levels.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
