hernia
/ˈeɾnja/feminine
The Spanish word for hernia is hernia.
The word hernia is a feminine noun used to describe a part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part.
Meaning: part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of hernia is las hernias.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeɾnja/
Did you know?
- While hernia is a medical term, some Spanish speakers colloquially use salirse un disco to describe the sensation of a hernia in the back.
- Because hernia is a feminine noun, it must be paired with feminine adjectives, such as hernia inguinal, even if the patient is male.
- The word hernia is borrowed from the Latin 'hernia', meaning 'protruded viscus'.
Examples in context
- ¿Tienes una hernia?Do you have a hernia?Tatoeba #10111050 by manufrutos, translation #9853783 by NurseMeeks
- Tengo una herniaI have a hernia
- Me he hecho una herniaI have developed a hernia
- Mi padre tuvo una hernia abdominal y necesitó cirugía para repararlaMy father had an abdominal hernia and needed surgery to repair it
- El bulto en mi ingle me está causando molestiasThe lump in my groin is causing discomfort
- El médico me diagnosticó una hernia.The doctor diagnosed me with a hernia.
- Esa hernia le causa mucho dolor.That hernia causes him a lot of pain.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing a medical diagnosis.
- MateoMe diagnosticaron una hernia en el disco.I was diagnosed with a herniated disc.
- LucíaLo siento mucho, Mateo.I am very sorry, Mateo.
- MateoMe duele mucho la espalda.My back hurts a lot.
- LucíaDebes descansar para sanar la hernia.You must rest to heal the hernia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hernia” translations and entries hernia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hernia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
