tendón rotuliano
/tendon ɾotuljano/from spelling rules
The English phrase patellar tendon is tendón rotuliano in Spanish.
The term refers to the patellar tendon.
What does it mean word for word?
tendón rotuliano is composed of tendón (tendon) and rotuliano (relating to the patella/kneecap).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Spain, people may opt for tendón de la rodilla instead of tendón rotuliano.
How do you pronounce it?
/tendon ɾotuljano/
Did you know?
- The word rotuliano comes from the Latin word rotula, which means 'little wheel'.
- In Spanish medical records, you may see rotuliano replaced by patelar, though rotuliano remains the more common term for the general public.
- The adjective rotuliano follows a specific Spanish pattern where anatomical terms derived from Latin often use the -iano suffix to denote relation or origin.
Examples in context
- El muslo está bien, pero parece que hay una lesión en el tendón rotuliano. Se recomienda reposo y fisioterapia.The thigh is fine, but there seems to be an injury in the patellar tendon. Rest and physiotherapy are recommended.
- Me duele el tendón rotuliano al correr.My patellar tendon hurts when I run.
- El médico examinó mi tendón rotuliano.The doctor examined my patellar tendon.
- La inflamación del tendón rotuliano es común.Inflammation of the patellar tendon is common.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about his sports injury.
- AlejandroTengo un problema con el tendón rotuliano.I have a problem with my patellar tendon.
- Sofía¿Es muy grave la lesión, Alejandro?Is the injury very serious, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo lo sé, iré al fisioterapeuta.I don't know, I will go to the physiotherapist.
- SofíaEspero que te recuperes pronto.I hope you recover soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
