enfermedad cardíaca
/enfeɾmedad kaɾdiaka/from spelling rules
The English phrase heart disease is translated into Spanish as enfermedad cardíaca.
This term refers to a disease affecting the heart.
Meaning: disease affecting the heart (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of enfermedad (disease) and cardíaca (cardiac/heart-related).
Which one should you use?
Cardiopatía is a formal term used specifically for heart diseases related to structural or functional abnormalities of the heart. Afección cardíaca is a formal general term that encompasses all heart-related conditions and diseases. Enfermedad del corazón is a common alternative meaning 'disease of the heart'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, enfermedad cardiovascular is preferred in formal settings and problemas de corazón is used informally. In Mexico, the expressions enfermedades del corazón and problemas del corazón are commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/enfeɾmedad kaɾdiaka/
Did you know?
- While enfermedad cardíaca is a medical term, the phrase problemas del corazón is often used metaphorically to describe romantic heartbreak or emotional distress.
- In some regions, if someone says they have un vuelco en el corazón, they are not describing a clinical disease but rather the sensation of a sudden, startled palpitation.
- The word enfermedad is a distant relative of the English word 'infirmity', as both stem from the Latin idea of being 'not firm' or 'weak'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo puedo prevenir enfermedades del corazón?How can I prevent heart diseases?
- ¿Sabes qué causa la enfermedad cardiovascular?Do you know what causes cardiovascular disease?
- Factores como el tabaquismo, la obesidad y el estrés pueden contribuir al desarrollo de enfermedades del corazón.Factors such as smoking, obesity, and stress can contribute to the development of heart diseases.
- La enfermedad cardíaca es muy peligrosa.Heart disease is very dangerous.
- Él tiene una enfermedad cardíaca crónica.He has a chronic heart disease.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about health at a clinic.
- SofíaJavier, ¿tienes antecedentes de enfermedad cardíaca?Javier, do you have a history of heart disease?
- JavierNo, Sofía, mi familia está sana.No, Sofía, my family is healthy.
- SofíaEs bueno saber que no hay riesgos.It is good to know there are no risks.
- JavierSí, yo cuido mucho mi alimentación.Yes, I take great care of my diet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enfermedad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
