dolor neuropático
/doloɾ neuɾopatiko/from spelling rules
In Spanish, nerve pain is translated as dolor neuropático.
The phrase refers to pain caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dolor (pain) and neuropático (neuropathic).
Which one should you use?
The term Neuralgia is a formal term used to describe severe and recurrent nerve pain.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express multiple instances or types of neuropathic pain, use the plural form dolores neuropáticos.
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ neuɾopatiko/
Did you know?
- While dolor neuropático is medical, patients often describe the sensation as hormigueo, which literally means 'ant-ing' and describes a tingling feeling.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may use the phrase dolor de nervios to describe emotional anxiety or stress rather than the medical condition dolor neuropático.
- If nerve pain feels like a sudden electric shock, Spanish speakers use the word corrientazo, adding the suffix -azo to emphasize the strength of the jolt.
Examples in context
- Tengo un dolor en el nervio que no puedo soportarI have a pain in the nerve that I can't bear
- El dolor neuropático es muy difícil de tratar.Nerve pain is very difficult to treat.
- Siento un dolor neuropático en la pierna.I feel nerve pain in my leg.
- ¿Tiene usted algún dolor neuropático constante?Do you have any constant nerve pain?
Example conversation
Alejandro is talking to Lucía about his health.
- AlejandroSiento un hormigueo y dolor neuropático aquí.I feel a tingling and nerve pain here.
- LucíaDeberías ir al médico, Alejandro.You should go to the doctor, Alejandro.
- AlejandroTienes razón, voy a llamar mañana.You are right, I will call tomorrow.
- LucíaEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
