enfermedad renal
/enfeɾmedad ɾenal/from spelling rules
The English phrase kidney disease is translated into Spanish as enfermedad renal.
This phrase describes a medical condition that affects the function of the kidneys. It is important to distinguish it from insuficiencia renal, which refers specifically to kidney failure rather than the general condition.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of enfermedad (disease) and renal (renal or pertaining to the kidneys).
Which one should you use?
Enfermedad renal is the standard medical and technical term. In contrast, enfermedad de los riñones is a more descriptive and common way to express the same idea in casual conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, many people use the term mal de los riñones instead of enfermedad renal.
How do you pronounce it?
/enfeɾmedad ɾenal/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, people use the phrase mal de los riñones to describe kidney issues. The word mal translates literally as 'evil' or 'bad'.
- The word enfermedad shares a root with the English word 'infirmity'. Both trace back to the Latin 'infirmitas', meaning a state of being weak or feeble.
- In Spanish, the word renal is used almost exclusively in medical contexts, whereas the root word riñón is used for everything from anatomy to food and idioms.
Examples in context
- Pedro tiene una enfermedad renal y va a diálisis regularmente.Pedro has a kidney disease and regularly goes to dialysis.This sentence illustrates the use of enfermedad renal in a medical context regarding a patient's treatment.Tatoeba #13867755 by mraz, translation #13877379 by rul
- La patología renal es una preocupación grave en nuestra comunidad.Kidney disease is a serious concern in our community.
- Mi tío necesita un trasplante de riñón debido a la insuficiencia renal crónica.My uncle needs a kidney transplant due to chronic renal failure.
- Mi vecino sufre de problemas de riñón y debe seguir una dieta especial.My neighbor suffers from kidney problems and has to follow a special diet.
- ¿Sabías que el consumo excesivo de alcohol puede causar enfermedad en los riñones?Did you know that excessive alcohol consumption can cause kidney disease?
- La enfermedad renal afecta a una gran cantidad de personas en España.Kidney disease affects a large number of people in Spain.
- El doctor me diagnosticó una enfermedad renal.The doctor diagnosed me with kidney disease.
- La enfermedad renal requiere una dieta especial.Kidney disease requires a special diet.
Example conversation
At a hospital waiting room.
- Sofía¿Sabes si tiene una enfermedad renal?Do you know if he has kidney disease?
- AlejandroSí, Sofía, su enfermedad renal es crónica.Yes, Sofía, his kidney disease is chronic.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, Alejandro.I am very sorry, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias por tu apoyo.Thank you for your support.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enfermedad, renal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
