covid persistente
/kobid peɾsistente/from spelling rules
In Spanish, long covid is said as covid persistente.
The term covid persistente refers to the long-term sequelae or symptoms that follow a COVID-19 infection. While this phrase describes the condition itself, it is common for both doctors and patients to use the phrase secuelas del covid to refer specifically to the lingering symptoms or aftereffects.
Meaning: long-term sequelae or symptoms following a COVID-19 infection (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may encounter the term Secuelas de Covid a Largo Plazo. In Latin America, it is common to replace 'Covid' with 'Coronavirus', such as in the phrase Efectos prolongados del Coronavirus.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun phrase and is typically preceded by the masculine article el, as in el covid persistente.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the verb quedar to describe the condition, saying me quedó el covid to imply the virus left a permanent mark on their health.
- While 'sequelae' is a technical medical term in English, the Spanish word secuelas is used in everyday conversation to describe any lasting physical or psychological scar.
- The word persistente comes from the Latin persistentem, which carries the specific nuance of 'standing firm' or continuing unyieldingly against resistance.
Examples in context
- Según diversos estudios, el Covid Prolongado afecta a un porcentaje significativo de pacientes.According to various studies, Long Covid affects a significant percentage of patients.
- Algunas personas experimentan secuelas a largo plazo de Covid-19, incluso después de superar la infección inicial.Some people experience long-term consequences of Covid-19, even after overcoming the initial infection.
- Los efectos prolongados de Covid pueden afectar la calidad de vida de quienes lo padecen.The long-lasting effects of Covid can affect the quality of life of those who suffer from it.
- Algunas personas sufren de covid persistente.Some people suffer from long covid.
- El covid persistente puede causar mucha fatiga.Long covid can cause a lot of fatigue.
- ¿Es esto un síntoma de covid persistente?Is this a symptom of long covid?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their health.
- ElenaMe siento muy cansada últimamente, Javier.I feel very tired lately, Javier.
- JavierTal vez sea el covid persistente, Elena.Maybe it is long covid, Elena.
- ElenaCreo que debería ir al médico.I think I should go to the doctor.
- JavierSí, es mejor revisar esos síntomas.Yes, it is better to check those symptoms.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries persistente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
