síndrome del intestino irritable
/sindɾome del intestino iritable/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'irritable bowel syndrome' is translated into Spanish as síndrome del intestino irritable.
The term is used to describe a functional disorder of the large intestine. In informal settings, people may use the broader expression Problemas digestivos to refer to a wide range of digestive issues, including this condition.
Meaning: functional disorder of the large intestine (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase síndrome del intestino irritable is a literal translation of 'syndrome of the irritable intestine'.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using intestino irritado (irritated intestine), as this is an incorrect way to express the medical term intestino irritable (irritable intestine).
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, when discussing digestive discomfort with a pharmacist, people often skip the formal síndrome and simply use problemas de la tripa, where 'tripa' is a colloquial word for 'gut'.
- The Spanish word síndrome originates from the Ancient Greek word sundromḗ, which means 'running together'.
- In a medical context, Spanish speakers might use the term colon irritable instead of intestino irritable, as 'colon' is often preferred in clinical settings.
Examples in context
- El síndrome del intestino irritable causa mucho dolor.Irritable bowel syndrome causes a lot of pain.
- Ella tiene un diagnóstico de síndrome del intestino irritable.She has a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking at a cafe about health.
- Alejandro¿Te sientes mal de nuevo, Sofía?Are you feeling unwell again, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, es por mi síndrome del intestino irritable.Yes, it is because of my irritable bowel syndrome.
- AlejandroLo siento mucho, ¿necesitas algo?I am very sorry, do you need anything?
- SofíaNo, solo necesito descansar un poco.No, I just need to rest a little.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “irritable bowel syndrome” translations and entries síndrome del intestino irritable, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, intestino, irritable, síndrome, CC BY-SA 4.0.
