queratosis pilaris
/keɾatosis pilaɾis/from spelling rules
To say kp in Spanish, meaning keratosis pilaris, use queratosis pilaris.
queratosis pilaris is the name of the common skin condition that causes small, hard bumps, often on the upper arms. Spanish speakers usually say the full name rather than an abbreviation.
How do you pronounce it?
In IPA it is /keɾatosis pilaɾis/.
Did you know?
- While queratosis pilaris is the medical name for the condition, Spanish speakers use piel de gallina to describe the bumpy texture. This same phrase is also used to describe the goosebumps one gets from feeling cold or frightened.
- The word pilaris shares a root with the Spanish verb depilarse. While pilaris refers to hair follicles in a medical sense, depilarse is the everyday term for removing hair via waxing or shaving.
- Patients in some Spanish-speaking regions describe the rough feel of queratosis pilaris as lija. This is the common word for 'sandpaper', emphasizing the tactile sensation over the visual appearance.
Examples in context
- El parque nacional tiene una extensión de 100 kilómetros cuadrados.The national park has an area of 100 square kilometers.
- El parque de la ciudad ocupa 50 hectáreas.The city park occupies 50 hectares.
- Tengo queratosis pilaris en los brazos.I have keratosis pilaris on my arms.
- Mi dermatóloga me diagnosticó queratosis pilaris.My dermatologist diagnosed me with keratosis pilaris.
Example conversation
A woman is showing a skin concern to a man at a pharmacy.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿sabes qué es la queratosis pilaris?Daniel, do you know what keratosis pilaris is?
- DanielCreo que son unos granitos en la piel.I think they are small bumps on the skin.
- SofíaSí, es un problema común en mis piernas.Yes, it is a common problem on my legs.
- DanielNo te preocupes, Sofía, es muy normal.Don't worry, Sofía, it is very normal.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
