hernia discal
/eɾnja diskal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "herniated disc" is translated into Spanish as hernia discal.
This phrase refers to the medical condition where a cushiony disc between the vertebrae in the spine pushes out through a tear.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of the noun hernia (hernia) and the adjective discal (pertaining to a disc).
Which one should you use?
Hernia discal is the standard medical term. Hernia de disco is a common variation used in casual conversation. For a more formal approach, you can use Disco Herniado or Hernia de disco. In some parts of Latin America, people use Desplazamiento de Disco to refer to this condition.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Desplazamiento de Disco is used to refer to a herniated disc.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is hernias discales.
Did you know?
- While hernia discal is the medical term, patients in Spain often colloquially say they have a disco salido, which literally means a 'come-out disc'.
- While English often reserves 'hernia' for abdominal issues, Spanish uses hernia as a broad term for both spinal conditions and abdominal protrusions.
- Patients in some Spanish-speaking regions describe the sharp pain of a hernia discal using the verb pinchar, as if a needle is pricking their back.
Examples in context
- El doctor me diagnosticó un disco herniado.The doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc.
- Siento mucho dolor por mi hernia discal.I feel a lot of pain because of my herniated disc.
- La hernia discal puede ser muy dolorosa.A herniated disc can be very painful.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about his back pain at home.
- JavierMe duele mucho la espalda baja, Sofía.My lower back hurts a lot, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Crees que es una hernia discal?Do you think it is a herniated disc?
- JavierTal vez, necesito ir al especialista.Maybe, I need to see a specialist.
- SofíaEs mejor que consultes con un médico pronto.It is better if you consult a doctor soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
