infarto leve
/infaɾto lebe/from spelling rules
The English phrase mild heart attack is translated into Spanish as infarto leve.
The phrase is used to describe a mild heart attack.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of infarto (heart attack/infarction) and leve (mild/light).
Which one should you use?
To express the opposite of a mild heart attack, use infarto grave instead of infarto leve.
Did you know?
- While infarto leve is the technical term, a patient might describe the feeling as un susto, which literally means 'a fright'.
- The word leve shares its root with the English word 'levitate'. Both come from the Latin word for 'light' in weight.
- The root of infarto is linked to the concept of 'stuffing' or 'filling' something, referring to how blood flow is blocked in the tissue.
Examples in context
- Tuvo un infarto leve, pero ya está fuera de peligro.He had a mild heart attack, but he is already out of danger.
- El médico dijo que fue un infarto leve.The doctor said it was a mild heart attack.
- Afortunadamente, solo tuvo un infarto leve.Fortunately, he only had a mild heart attack.
- Él se está recuperando de un infarto leve.He is recovering from a mild heart attack.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a mutual friend's health at a cafe.
- Javier¿Cómo está nuestro amigo después del hospital?How is our friend after the hospital?
- ElenaEstá mejor, solo fue un infarto leve.He is better, it was only a mild heart attack.
- JavierQué alivio que no fue algo más grave.What a relief that it wasn't something more serious.
- ElenaSí, ahora necesita mucho descanso.Yes, now he needs a lot of rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
