enfermedad de las encías
/enfeɾmedad de las enθias/from spelling rules
In Spanish, gum disease is translated as enfermedad de las encías.
This phrase refers to any disease that affects the tissues and gums surrounding the teeth.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of enfermedad (disease), de las (of the) and encías (gums).
Which one should you use?
enfermedad periodontal is used specifically to mean periodontal disease. problemas de encías to mean gum problems. In medical or more specific contexts, gingivitis is frequently used to refer to the early stages of gum disease.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, both enfermedad de las encías and problemas de encías are commonly used terms. In Spain, the term periodontitis may be used to refer to advanced stages of gum disease.
How do you pronounce it?
/enfeɾmedad de las enθias/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word encía refers exclusively to the gum tissue of the mouth, whereas in English, 'gum' can also refer to a sticky adhesive or a chewing candy.
- The word encía is closely related to the Latin word for 'edge' or 'border', reflecting the anatomical position of the gums as the border of the tooth.
- The word enfermedad shares its root with the English word 'infirm', coming from the Latin 'infirmitātem' meaning 'weakness'.
Examples in context
- El paciente sufre de enfermedad de las encías y necesita un tratamiento dental.The patient suffers from gum disease and requires dental treatment.
- Los síntomas de la enfermedad periodontal incluyen encías inflamadas y mal aliento.Symptoms of periodontal disease include inflamed gums and bad breath.
- Mi hermano tiene problemas de encías y le duelen al comer.My brother has gum problems and they hurt when he eats.
- La gingivitis es causada por la acumulación de placa en los dientes.Gingivitis is caused by plaque buildup on the teeth.
- El dentista detectó una enfermedad de las encías.The dentist detected gum disease.
- La enfermedad de las encías puede ser dolorosa.Gum disease can be painful.
Example conversation
Maria and Javier are talking about a dental appointment.
- MaríaJavier, ¿fuiste al dentista ayer?Javier, did you go to the dentist yesterday?
- JavierSí, me diagnosticó una enfermedad de las encías.Yes, he diagnosed me with gum disease.
- MaríaLo siento, ¿te dio algún tratamiento?I'm sorry, did he give you any treatment?
- JavierSí, necesito una limpieza profunda.Yes, I need a deep cleaning.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enfermedad, las, CC BY-SA 4.0.
