queratocono
/keɾatokono/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase keratoconus is translated into Spanish as queratocono.
The term refers to a degenerative disorder of the eye.
Meaning: degenerative disorder of the eye (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries like Mexico, Argentina and Colombia, ceratocono is the most commonly used term for keratoconus.
How do you pronounce it?
/keɾatokono/
Did you know?
- While queratocono is the technical term, patients in Spanish-speaking regions often describe the sensation of the condition as having 'sand' in the eye, using the phrase sensación de arenilla.
- The word queratocono shares its root with queratina, the protein that makes up hair and nails, as both derive from the Greek word for 'horn'.
- The word queratocono is a compound of two Greek roots, 'keras' meaning 'horn' and 'konos' meaning 'cone'.
Examples in context
- El queratocono puede causar astigmatismo irregular y afectar la calidad de la visión.Keratoconus can cause irregular astigmatism and affect visual quality.
- El queratocono puede afectar la visión nocturna.Keratoconus can affect night vision.
- El doctor le diagnosticó un queratocono leve.The doctor diagnosed him with mild keratoconus.
- Existen tratamientos nuevos para el queratocono.There are new treatments for keratoconus.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking at a medical clinic.
- María¿Qué te dijo el oculista, Daniel?What did the eye doctor tell you, Daniel?
- DanielMe dijo que tengo queratocono.He told me I have keratoconus.
- MaríaLo siento mucho, es una enfermedad difícil.I am very sorry, it is a difficult disease.
- DanielSí, pero ya tengo un plan médico.Yes, but I already have a medical plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “keratoconus” translations and entries queratocono, 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.
