menopausia
/menoˈpausja/feminine
The English word menopause is menopausia in Spanish.
The word refers to the ending of menstruation.
Meaning: ending of menstruation (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
menopausia is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/menoˈpausja/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the onset of menopausia is colloquially referred to as la edad del aire or 'the age of air' due to the experience of hot flashes.
- In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, doctors may use the term climaterio to refer to the transition period, rather than just the point of cessation.
- The Spanish word menopausia shares a common ancestor with the English word 'month' because both derive from the Ancient Greek mḗn.
Examples in context
- La menopausia es el cese permanente de las funciones principales de los ovarios.Menopause is the permanent cessation of the ovaries' primary functions.This sentence explains that menopause is the permanent cessation of the ovaries' primary functions using menopausia.Tatoeba #4471248 by cueyayotl, translation #3152319 by Vanilla
- La menopausia es la cesación definitiva de las funciones primarias de los ovarios.The menopause is the permanent cessation of the ovaries' principal functions.This sentence describes menopause as the definitive cessation of the ovaries' principal functions using menopausia.Tatoeba #4471251 by cueyayotl, translation #4582691 by Sladey
- Mi madre está pasando por la menopausia y ha experimentado algunos cambios físicos.My mother is going through menopause and has experienced some physical changes.
- El médico le explicó los síntomas más comunes de la menopausia.The doctor explained the most common symptoms of menopause to her.
- Mi tía está pasando por el cambio de vida y está experimentando diferentes síntomas.My aunt is going through the change of life and experiencing different symptoms.
- Cuando las mujeres experimentan el cambio de vida, suelen buscar información y apoyo.When women experience the change of life, they often seek information and support.
- Es importante que las mujeres se informen acerca del climaterio y sus implicaciones.It is important for women to learn about menopause and its implications.
- He escuchado que el climaterio puede causar sofocos y cambios emocionales.I've heard that menopause can cause hot flashes and emotional changes.
- Ella está pasando por la menopausia.She is going through menopause.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A doctor's office during a routine check-up.
- MateoMaría, ¿tiene síntomas de la menopausia?María, do you have symptoms of menopause?
- MaríaSí, doctor, me siento muy cansada.Yes, doctor, I feel very tired.
- MateoEs normal durante la menopausia.It is normal during menopause.
- MaríaGracias por la explicación.Thank you for the explanation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “menopause” translations and entries menopausia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries menopausia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
