pérdida de memoria
/peɾdida de memoɾja/from spelling rules
The English phrase memory loss is translated into Spanish as pérdida de memoria.
Pérdida de memoria is a formal way to express the concept of memory loss. In medical contexts, the synonym amnesia is commonly used to refer specifically to memory loss resulting from brain injury or trauma. For a broader formal way to encompass the idea of memory loss, you can also use olvido, which translates to forgetfulness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pérdida (loss) and de memoria (of memory).
How does it change in a sentence?
In many contexts, it is common and natural to add the definite article la before memoria, resulting in pérdida de la memoria, though pérdida de memoria is also correct.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾdida de memoɾja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, you can express a total loss of memory using the phrase quedarse en blanco, which literally means 'to stay in white'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a 'pérdida de memoria' can be colloquially blamed on 'el susto', a sudden fright or shock.
- The word pérdida shares a common ancestor with the English word 'perdition', which refers to eternal damnation or ruin.
Examples in context
- El accidente le causó una pérdida de memoriaThe accident caused him memory loss
- El paciente sufrió amnesia después de la caídaThe patient suffered memory loss after the fall
- Mi abuela tiene pérdida de memoriaMy grandma has memory loss
- El estrés le causa fallas de memoriaStress causes him memory lapses
- El paciente sufre de pérdida de memoria crónica desde el accidente.The patient suffers from chronic memory loss since the accident.
- Últimamente, mi abuelo ha tenido fallas de memoria cada vez más frecuentes.Lately, my grandfather has been experiencing more frequent memory lapses.
- La pérdida de memoria es preocupante.The memory loss is worrying.
- Él sufre de una pérdida de memoria severa.He suffers from severe memory loss.
- No es una simple pérdida de memoria.It is not a simple memory loss.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing a relative's health at home.
- Mateo¿Has hablado con el doctor sobre su pérdida de memoria?Have you spoken with the doctor about his memory loss?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, el doctor está examinando a mi abuelo.Yes, Mateo, the doctor is examining my grandfather.
- MateoEspero que la pérdida de memoria sea temporal.I hope the memory loss is temporary.
- MaríaOjalá, pero estamos muy preocupados por él.I hope so, but we are very worried about him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, memoria, pérdida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
