prótesis de cadera
/pɾotesis de kadeɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hip replacement' is translated into Spanish as prótesis de cadera.
The term refers to the surgical procedure of replacing a damaged hip joint.
Meaning: surgical procedure (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, prótesis de cadera means 'hip prosthesis'. Spanish uses the word for the prosthetic device itself to refer to the procedure.
Which one should you use?
Reemplazo de cadera is a formal way to say hip replacement. For the specific medical term 'hip arthroplasty', use Artroplastia de cadera. In casual conversation, you might hear the colloquial expression Poner una cadera nueva, which means 'putting in a new hip'.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾotesis de kadeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word cadera is a linguistic relative of the English word 'cathedra', which refers to the bishop's throne in a cathedral.
- While prótesis de cadera refers to the surgery, the word prótesis is used in Spanish for any artificial body part, regardless of whether it is a permanent implant or a removable external device.
- In Spanish medical contexts, you may see the term cadera used interchangeably with coxa in highly technical reports, though coxa is never used in daily conversation.
Examples in context
- Mi abuelo necesita reemplazo de cadera para eliminar el dolor y mejorar su movilidad.My grandfather needs a hip replacement to alleviate the pain and enhance his mobility.
- Necesita una prótesis de cadera para caminar mejor.He needs a hip replacement to walk better.
- La prótesis de cadera le está causando dolor.The hip replacement is causing him pain.
- El médico recomendó una prótesis de cadera nueva.The doctor recommended a new hip replacement.
Example conversation
A doctor's office where a patient is discussing options with a relative.
- AlejandroElena, ¿sabes si mi abuelo necesita una prótesis de cadera?Elena, do you know if my grandfather needs a hip replacement?
- ElenaEl doctor dice que la prótesis de cadera es necesaria.The doctor says a hip replacement is necessary.
- Alejandro¿Es una cirugía muy complicada para él?Is it a very complicated surgery for him?
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, es un procedimiento común.Don't worry, Alejandro, it is a common procedure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cadera, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
