Tengo diabetes tipo 1
The phrase "I have type one diabetes" in Spanish is Tengo diabetes tipo 1.
This phrase is used to inform someone that you live with this specific chronic medical condition.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Tengo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb tener, which means "to have".
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes mistakenly say Tengo la diabetes tipo 1 by adding the article la before the name of the disease. You should omit the article and simply say Tengo diabetes tipo 1.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, doctors may refer to the condition using the word azúcar, literally meaning 'sugar', to describe the patient's state. You might hear someone say they have 'the sugar' instead of using the formal medical term.
- The word tipo used to categorize the diabetes comes from the Greek word túpos, which originally meant 'a mark' or 'a blow' from poking something.
- While tipo 1 is the standard medical term, in some parts of Latin America, people use the word juvenil to describe this specific type of diabetes. This stems from the historical association of the condition with childhood onset.
Examples in context
- Bien, pero tengo diabetes tipo uno.I'm fine, but I have type one diabetes.
- Tengo diabetes tipo 1, así que debo medir mi glucosa.I have type one diabetes, so I must measure my glucose.
- No puedo comer eso porque tengo diabetes tipo 1.I cannot eat that because I have type one diabetes.
- Tengo diabetes tipo 1 y siempre llevo mi insulina conmigo.I have type one diabetes and I always carry my insulin with me.
Example conversation
Javier is explaining his dietary needs to Maria during a dinner party.
- JavierNo puedo comer ese postre, tengo diabetes tipo 1.I can't eat that dessert, I have type one diabetes.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Javier. Tengo una opción sin azúcar.Don't worry, Javier. I have a sugar-free option.
- JavierMuchas gracias, María. Eres muy amable.Thank you very much, María. You are very kind.
- MaríaDe nada, espero que te guste.You're welcome, I hope you like it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tipo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
