lesión de isquiotibiales
/lesjon de iskjotibjales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hamstring injury" is translated into Spanish as lesión de isquiotibiales.
In a sports context, if the injury is a minor strain or pull, a person might more commonly say they have a tirón en los isquiotibiales instead of a lesión.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form isquiotibiales is most common, but you can use the singular isquiotibial to refer to the muscle group as a single unit, as in lesión de isquiotibial.
Did you know?
- Unlike English where 'hamstring' is both a muscle and a verb meaning to cripple, isquiotibial is strictly an anatomical term.
- While lesión means 'injury' in a sports context, in a legal context it can refer to a 'lesion' or unfair disadvantage in a contract.
- The word isquiotibiales describes the muscles' location by combining the Latin names for the 'ischium' of the hip and the 'tibia' of the shin.
Examples in context
- El jugador sufrió una lesión de isquiotibiales.The player suffered a hamstring injury.
- Tengo una lesión de isquiotibiales muy dolorosa.I have a very painful hamstring injury.
- No puedes correr con esa lesión de isquiotibiales.You cannot run with that hamstring injury.
Example conversation
Javier is explaining his absence from the football match to Elena at the gym.
- JavierNo podré jugar el partido de mañana.I won't be able to play tomorrow's match.
- Elena¿Es por tu lesión de isquiotibiales?Is it because of your hamstring injury?
- JavierSí, me duele mucho la pierna.Yes, my leg hurts a lot.
- ElenaDeberías descansar y ver al médico.You should rest and see a doctor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
