SOP
/sop/from spelling rules
The English term PCOS is translated into Spanish as SOP.
SOP is the Spanish acronym used to refer to polycystic ovary syndrome, a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age.
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym SOP stands for Síndrome de ovario poliquístico.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers use the acronym PCOS, Spanish speakers use the acronym SOP.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the formal translation is el síndrome del ovario poliquístico.
How do you pronounce it?
/sop/
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'P-C-O-S' as a single acronym, many Spanish speakers may pronounce the letters in SOP individually as 'ese-o-pe' to avoid confusion with the Spanish word for 'soup'.
- The word poliquístico contains the Greek root poly, meaning 'many'. This same root appears in the Spanish word políglota for someone who speaks many languages.
- In Spanish, síndrome is a masculine noun, meaning the condition is always referred to as el síndrome regardless of the fact that it primarily affects women.
Examples in context
- Tengo el síndrome de ovario poliquístico.I have polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Sufro de ovarios poliquísticos.I suffer from polycystic ovaries.
- El SOP afecta mis hormonas y mi fertilidad.PCOS affects my hormones and fertility.
- Ella tiene SOP.She has PCOS.
- El SOP puede causar acné.PCOS can cause acne.
- ¿Qué síntomas tiene el SOP?What symptoms does PCOS have?
Example conversation
Lucía is explaining her medical diagnosis to Mateo.
- Mateo¿Cómo te sientes hoy, Lucía?How are you feeling today, Lucía?
- LucíaUn poco cansada por mi SOP.A bit tired because of my PCOS.
- MateoLo siento mucho, espero que mejores.I'm very sorry, I hope you feel better.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, de verdad.Thank you, Mateo, truly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
