plantillas ortopédicas
/plantiʝas oɾtopedikas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, orthotics is translated as plantillas ortopédicas.
This phrase refers to special insoles placed inside shoes to support the feet or correct a foot deformity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of plantillas, meaning insoles or templates and ortopédicas, meaning orthopedic.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term plantillas correctoras is commonly used. In some Latin American countries, you may hear soportes ortopédicos to refer to orthotic supports.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is plantilla ortopédica, which matches the gender and number of the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/plantiʝas oɾtopedikas/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish-speaking contexts, the word plantilla can also refer to the 'staff' or the entire group of employees within a company.
- The word plantillas comes from the word planta, which refers to both the 'sole' of a foot and the 'leaf' of a plant.
- If you are looking for a professional to prescribe these, look for a podólogo rather than a general doctor. In many Spanish-speaking countries, podiatry is a highly specialized branch of medicine distinct from general practice.
Examples in context
- Voy a comprar unas plantillas para aliviar el dolor en el arco del pie.I'm going to buy some orthotic inserts to relieve arch pain.
- Las plantillas ortopédicas me han ayudado con los problemas de espalda.Orthotic insoles have helped me with my back problems.
- Mi hermano tuvo una lesión y ahora necesita aparatos ortopédicos para caminar.My brother had an injury and now needs orthotics to walk.
- Estos aparatos ortopédicos son muy recomendados para mantener una buena postura.These orthopedic devices are highly recommended for maintaining good posture.
- Me recetaron plantillas correctoras para solucionar mis problemas de marcha.I was prescribed orthotic inserts to solve my walking problems.
- Mi hermana necesita comprar unas plantillas correctoras para corregir su postura.My sister needs to buy corrective orthotic inserts to fix her posture.
- Los soportes ortopédicos son útiles para tratar problemas de articulaciones.Orthotic supports are helpful for treating joint problems.
- Las personas con pie plano suelen utilizar soportes ortopédicos para reducir el dolor.People with flat feet often use orthotic supports to reduce pain.
- Necesito comprar unas plantillas ortopédicas.I need to buy some orthotics.
- Mis plantillas ortopédicas me ayudan con el dolor.My orthotics help me with the pain.
- El médico me recetó plantillas ortopédicas.The doctor prescribed orthotics for me.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are talking about foot discomfort at home.
- Lucía¿Te duelen mucho los pies, Javier?Do your feet hurt a lot, Javier?
- JavierSí, creo que necesito plantillas ortopédicas.Yes, I think I need orthotics.
- LucíaDeberías ir al podólogo pronto.You should go to the podiatrist soon.
- JavierTienes razón, lo haré esta semana.You're right, I'll do it this week.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
