soplo cardíaco
/soplo kaɾdiako/from spelling rules
The English phrase heart murmur is translated into Spanish as soplo cardíaco.
In a medical context, a heart murmur refers to the sound produced when blood is pumped across a heart valve, which is loud enough to be detected using a stethoscope.
Meaning: sound produced when blood is pumped across a heart valve, loud enough to be heard with a stethoscope (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word soplo literally means a blow, gust or murmur of air, which is used here to describe the sound heard during the murmur.
Which one should you use?
While soplo cardíaco is the technical term, in non-medical, colloquial speech people often use the phrase soplo en el corazón to mean a murmur in the heart.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun soplo is masculine, which requires the adjective cardíaco to be in its masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
/soplo kaɾdiako/
Did you know?
- The word soplo is the same root used for the French culinary term soufflé, which refers to a dish that is 'blown up' or puffed with air.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a soplo en el corazón is colloquially viewed as a childhood ailment that one simply outgrows, rather than a chronic condition.
Examples in context
- Él sufre de un soplo cardíaco.He has a heart murmur.This sentence shows how to use soplo cardíaco to state that someone has a heart murmur.Tatoeba #2129365 by marcelostockle, translation #2739299 by catcher
- El médico escuchó un soplo cardíaco durante la exploración.The doctor heard a heart murmur during the examination.
- El médico detectó un soplo cardíaco.The doctor detected a heart murmur.
- No es grave, es solo un soplo cardíaco.It is not serious, it is just a heart murmur.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing medical results at home.
- JavierElena, el doctor dice que tengo un soplo cardíaco.Elena, the doctor says I have a heart murmur.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Javier, puede ser algo leve.Don't worry, Javier, it could be something mild.
- JavierTengo que hacerme más pruebas mañana.I have to have more tests tomorrow.
- ElenaYo te acompaño a la clínica.I will go with you to the clinic.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cardíaco, soplo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
