TRM
/tɾm/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase 'mri' can be translated into Spanish as TRM. Wiktionary also lists IRM.
Meaning: magnetic resonance imaging (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| TRM | /tɾm/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| IRM | /iɾm/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
In Spanish, 'mri' refers to magnetic resonance imaging.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, IRM is the acronym commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both TRM and IRM are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾm/
Did you know?
- In a medical context, a Spanish speaker might describe the result of the IRM as la placa, a term originally used for X-ray plates.
- Patients in Spain might be told they are going to hacerse una resonancia, using the reflexive verb 'hacerse' which literally means 'to make oneself' a scan.
- Depending on the region, you may see RMN as an alternative acronym, which stands for resonancia magnética nuclear.
Examples in context
- La paciente necesita una resonancia magnética de su cráneo.The patient needs an MRI of their skull.
- Mi tío tiene programado un estudio de resonancia magnética de su columna.My uncle has a scheduled MRI study of his spine.
- Mi amiga necesita hacerse una RMN del brazo.My friend needs to get an MRI of her arm.
- Me hice una resonancia y afortunadamente no encontraron nada preocupante.I had an MRI, and fortunately, they didn't find anything concerning.
Example conversation
At a medical clinic waiting room.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿ya te hicieron la TRM?Lucía, did they do the MRI already?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, acabo de salir.Yes, Alejandro, I just came out.
- AlejandroFue muy molesta la TRM?Was the MRI very annoying?
- LucíaNo, fue rápida y sencilla.No, it was fast and simple.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mri” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
