hiperextensión
/ipeɾeɡstensjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase hyperextension is translated into Spanish as hiperextensión.
The term refers to the bending of a joint beyond its typical limit of extension.
Meaning: bending of joint beyond typical limit of extension (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix hiper- is a direct cognate of the English prefix 'hyper-', meaning 'over' or 'excessive'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, sobreestiramiento is sometimes used instead of hiperextensión.
How do you pronounce it?
/ipeɾeɡstensjon/
Did you know?
- Although extensión is used in hiperextensión, the Spanish word for a physical 'stretch' exercise is estiramiento, avoiding the word 'extension' entirely.
- In Spanish medical contexts, hiperextensión is a technical term, but a patient might describe the resulting feeling as desencajado, which means 'disjointed' or 'unhinged'.
- In certain Spanish sports dialects, particularly in gymnastics, the term arquear (to arch) is often used to describe the act of hyperextension of the spine.
Examples in context
- El paciente sufrió una hiperextensión en la columna vertebral.The patient suffered a hyperextension in the spine.
- El deportista experimentó una extensión excesiva de su rodilla.The athlete experienced an excessive extension of their knee.
- El bailarín sufrió una extensión anormal de su tobillo durante la práctica.The dancer suffered an abnormal extension of their ankle during practice.
- El atleta sufrió un sobreestiramiento de su rodilla durante el partido.The athlete suffered a hyperextension of their knee during the game.
- Siento una hiperextensión en la rodilla.I feel a hyperextension in my knee.
- La hiperextensión puede causar una lesión.Hyperextension can cause an injury.
- Evita la hiperextensión durante el ejercicio.Avoid hyperextension during exercise.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a physiotherapy clinic.
- SofíaJavier, ¿sientes dolor al estirar la pierna?Javier, do you feel pain when stretching your leg?
- JavierSí, creo que tengo una hiperextensión aquí.Yes, I think I have a hyperextension here.
- SofíaVoy a revisar tu articulación ahora mismo.I am going to check your joint right now.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, me duele mucho el tobillo.Thank you, Sofía, my ankle hurts a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
