pélvico
/ˈpelbiko/
The English word "pelvic" is translated into Spanish as pélvico. Wiktionary also lists pelviano.
Meaning: of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis, as, pelvic cellulitis (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| pélvico | /ˈpelbiko/ |
| pelviano | /pelˈbjano/ |
Both pélvico and pelviano are used to describe something that pertains to or is located in the region of the pelvis.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree with the noun it modifies in both gender and number. Use pélvica for feminine singular nouns, pélvicos for masculine plural nouns and pélvicas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpelbiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish medical contexts, the 'pelvic' region is often conceptualized using the word cuenca, which means 'basin'. This reflects the anatomical shape of the pelvis as a bowl.
- The pronunciation of pélvico involves a 'b' sound (/b/) instead of a 'v' sound, because in Spanish the letter 'v' is pronounced identically to 'b'.
- Spanish uses a specific adjective, pélvico, but often reverts to the noun phrase de la pelvis in patient-facing communication to avoid sounding overly clinical.
Examples in context
- El área pélvica es crucial para comprender la anatomía humana.The pelvic area is crucial to understanding human anatomy.
- No puedo creer lo mucho que me duele la pelvis después de ese entrenamiento.I can't believe how much my pelvis hurts after that workout.
- La radiografía mostraba claramente una fractura pélvica.The X-ray clearly showed a pelvic fracture.
- En esta clase, aprenderemos la anatomía de la pelvis.In this class, we will learn about pelvic anatomy.
- Es importante mantener una postura correcta para evitar dolores en la región pélvica.It's important to maintain proper posture to prevent discomfort in the pelvic region.
- Ten cuidado al levantar objetos pesados para evitar lesiones en la pelvis.Be careful when lifting heavy objects to avoid pelvic injuries.
- El dolor pélvico es muy intenso.The pelvic pain is very intense.
- La radiografía muestra el hueso pélvico.The X-ray shows the pelvic bone.
Example conversation
Elena is talking to her doctor about her symptoms.
- ElenaSiento mucha presión en el área pélvica.I feel a lot of pressure in the pelvic area.
- MateoEntiendo, Elena. ¿Desde cuándo siente eso?I understand, Elena. Since when have you felt that?
- ElenaEmpezó hace dos días.It started two days ago.
- MateoVamos a hacer un chequeo pélvico ahora.We are going to do a pelvic check-up now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pelvic” translations and entries pélvico, pelviano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
