artrosis
/aɾˈtɾosis/feminine
Osteoarthritis is artrosis in Spanish.
artrosis is a noun used to describe a form of arthritis caused by the chronic degeneration of the joint's cartilage and synovial membrane.
Meaning: form of arthritis caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the English term 'arthritis' is broad, Spanish makes a specific medical distinction: artrosis refers specifically to degenerative osteoarthritis, whereas artritis refers to inflammatory arthritis.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun artrosis is feminine and is used with the feminine article la, as in la artrosis.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾˈtɾosis/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use artritis when they actually mean the degenerative condition artrosis.
Did you know?
- To describe the feeling of artrosis in a joint, Spanish speakers use the adjective desgastada, which literally means 'worn out' like a piece of fabric or a tool.
- While a doctor will distinguish between artritis and artrosis, many Spanish speakers use the colloquial term reuma to cover both conditions. This term is often used in informal settings to describe any general joint pain or stiffness.
- Using artritis instead of artrosis in a Spanish clinic can lead a doctor to investigate an autoimmune disease or infection rather than age-related wear.
Examples in context
- La artrosis no tiene cura.There is no cure for osteoarthritis.This sentence is useful for stating that there is no cure for artrosis.Tatoeba #10156445 by saverius, translation #10263540 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Los climas húmedos son perjudiciales para las personas con artrosis.Humid climates are harmful for those with osteoarthritis.This sentence is useful for describing how humid climates affect people with artrosis.Tatoeba #10156384 by saverius, translation #11218458 by DJ_Saidez
- El paciente sufre artrosis en sus rodillas.The patient suffers from osteoarthritis in their knees.
- La artrosis degenerativa afecta principalmente a las articulaciones.Degenerative osteoarthritis mainly affects the joints.
- La artropatía degenerativa es una enfermedad crónica muy común en la población.Degenerative osteoarthritis is a very common chronic disease in the population.
- Mi abuela padece desgaste de las articulaciones en las manos.My grandmother suffers from osteoarthritis in her hands.
- Mi tío tiene mucho reuma en las rodillas.My uncle has a lot of osteoarthritis in his knees.
- La artrosis le afecta a las rodillas.Osteoarthritis affects her knees.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a medical appointment.
- SofíaEl médico dice que es artrosis.The doctor says it is osteoarthritis.
- JavierLo siento mucho, Sofía.I am very sorry, Sofía.
- SofíaNecesito hacer ejercicios suaves.I need to do gentle exercises.
- JavierYo puedo ayudarte con eso.I can help you with that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “osteoarthritis” translations and entries artrosis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
