tuve un derrame cerebral
/tube un derame θeɾebɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I had a stroke" is translated into Spanish as tuve un derrame cerebral.
This phrase is used to state that a person experienced a sudden medical emergency caused by a blood clot or bleed in the brain.
Which one should you use?
You can also use sufrí un derrame cerebral to say "I suffered a stroke," which is a common and natural way to describe experiencing medical events. In a medical context, particularly in Spain, the term ictus is often used to refer to a stroke.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the medical term ictus is often used instead of derrame cerebral.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a stroke is colloquially referred to as un aire, which literally means 'a wind' or 'a draft'.
- While derrame cerebral is common, people may also say me dio un derrame, using the verb dar to suggest the stroke was 'given' to them by fate or chance.
- The word derrame is also used in sports to describe a specific type of injury where fluid accumulates in a joint, such as un derrame en la rodilla.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, pero he tenido un derrame cerebral. Necesito ayuda médica, por favor.Excuse me, but I had a stroke. I need medical assistance, please.
- Oye, me dio un derrame cerebral. ¿Podrías llamar a una ambulancia?Hey, I had a stroke. Could you call an ambulance?
- Tuve un derrame cerebral el año pasado.I had a stroke last year.
- Afortunadamente, sobreviví después de que tuve un derrame cerebral.Fortunately, I survived after I had a stroke.
- No puedo explicarlo bien porque tuve un derrame cerebral.I cannot explain it well because I had a stroke.
Example conversation
Sofía is explaining her health history to Alejandro.
- SofíaTuve un derrame cerebral hace dos años.I had a stroke two years ago.
- AlejandroLo siento mucho, Sofía. ¿Estás bien ahora?I am very sorry, Sofía. Are you okay now?
- SofíaSí, pero todavía voy a terapia física.Yes, but I still go to physical therapy.
- AlejandroQué bueno que te estés recuperando.It's great that you are recovering.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
