hipotiroidismo
/ipotiɾoidismo/from spelling rulesmasculine
Hypothyroidism in Spanish is hipotiroidismo.
hipotiroidismo is a masculine noun used to describe the disease state of hypothyroidism.
Meaning: disease state (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term contains the prefix hipo-, which is a direct cognate of the English prefix 'hypo-' meaning low or under.
How do you pronounce it?
/ipotiɾoidismo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, patients might simply say tengo la tiroides (I have the thyroid) to imply they have a thyroid-related condition like hipotiroidismo.
- In Spanish, the word for 'thyroid' is derived from the Greek 'thyreoeidēs', meaning 'shield-shaped', a shape that matches the gland's appearance in the neck.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb padecer instead of tener when talking about hipotiroidismo to emphasize that the condition is a long-term suffering or ailment rather than just a possessed trait.
Examples in context
- El hipotiroidismo es una enfermedad crónica que afecta la función de la glándula tiroides.Hypothyroidism is a chronic disease that affects the function of the thyroid gland.
- El hipotiroidismo afecta su metabolismo.Hypothyroidism affects her metabolism.
- Tengo que controlar mi hipotiroidismo.I have to control my hypothyroidism.
- El médico diagnosticó hipotiroidismo.The doctor diagnosed hypothyroidism.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing health results at home.
- ElenaEl médico dice que tengo hipotiroidismo.The doctor says I have hypothyroidism.
- JavierLo siento mucho, Elena. ¿Es grave?I am very sorry, Elena. Is it serious?
- ElenaNo, pero debo tomar una pastilla diaria.No, but I must take a daily pill.
- JavierSeguro que te sentirás mejor pronto.I'm sure you will feel better soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hypothyroidism” translations and entries hipotiroidismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
