DIU
/dju/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "iud" is translated into Spanish as DIU.
DIU is the standard term for an intrauterine device. While it is an acronym, it can be pronounced by reciting the individual letters or as a single word.
Meaning: intrauterine device (noun)
Which one should you use?
While DIU is the standard acronym, you may also encounter the informal terms la T or T de Cobre in casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
DIU is a masculine noun, so it is used with the masculine article el, as in el DIU.
How do you pronounce it?
/dju/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, women may refer to the IUD as la espiral because of the coiled shape of certain early models.
- While the acronym DIU is officially masculine, you might hear women colloquially refer to it as la DIU by mistake, treating it as if it were a feminine noun like 'la píldora' (the pill).
- The term T de cobre is frequently used as a shorthand for all types of IUDs, even those that do not actually contain copper.
Examples in context
- El DIU es muy efectivo.The IUD is very effective.
- Ella tiene un DIU.She has an IUD.
- ¿Te pusieron el DIU?Did they put in the IUD for you?
Example conversation
At a doctor's appointment.
- MateoMaría, ¿quieres usar el DIU?María, do you want to use the IUD?
- MaríaSí, me parece una buena opción.Yes, it seems like a good option to me.
- MateoPerfecto, el DIU es muy seguro.Perfect, the IUD is very safe.
- MaríaGracias por la información, Mateo.Thanks for the information, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iud” translations and entries DIU, 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.
