dolor de cintura pélvica
/doloɾ de θintuɾa pelbika/from spelling rules
dolor de cintura pélvica is the Spanish phrase for pelvic girdle pain.
This phrase refers to pain in the joints and ligaments of the pelvis, a condition that often occurs during pregnancy.
Which one should you use?
Dolor del Anillo Pélvico is a formal option that literally translates to 'pain of the pelvic ring'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may hear the phrase dolor en la cintura pélvica. In Spain, it is common to use dolor en la zona pélvica to express this condition.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use dolor de la pelvis if you mean pelvic girdle pain, as that refers to general pelvic pain. Instead, use the specific clinical term dolor de cintura pélvica.
Did you know?
- In a casual setting, a Spanish speaker might describe this specific pain as dolor de sínfisis, referring to the symphysis pubis joint.
- The word cintura is a cognate of the English word 'cincture', which refers to a belt or sash. While English speakers usually associate 'waist' with the narrowest part of the body, the Spanish word for 'waist' literally implies something that 'girdles' or encircles an area.
- The term anillo pélvico uses the word anillo, meaning 'ring', to describe the pelvic structure as a closed circle of bone.
Examples in context
- La paciente presenta dolor de la cintura pélvica desde hace varias semanas.The patient has been experiencing pelvic girdle pain for several weeks.
Example conversation
A couple is talking at home about the woman's pregnancy symptoms.
- SofíaAlejandro, me duele mucho la espalda baja.Alejandro, my lower back hurts a lot.
- AlejandroPuede que sea dolor de cintura pélvica, Sofía.It might be pelvic girdle pain, Sofía.
- SofíaSí, me pasa más al caminar.Yes, it happens more when I walk.
- AlejandroLlamaremos al médico mañana mismo.We will call the doctor tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cintura, de, dolor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
