dolor pélvico
/doloɾ pelbiko/from spelling rules
In Spanish, pelvic pain is translated as dolor pélvico.
The term refers to physical discomfort or aching located in the lower part of the abdomen or the pelvic region.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dolor pélvico is composed of the noun dolor (pain) and the adjective pélvico (pelvic).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may hear Dolor en el bajo vientre to describe pain in the lower abdomen. In Mexico and Colombia, Dolor en la zona pélvica is common. In Spain, the phrase Molestias en la zona del bajo vientre is used to describe discomfort in the lower abdomen and pelvic region.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'pelvic pains', both the noun and the adjective must change to their plural forms: dolores pélvicos.
Did you know?
- While dolor means 'pain', Spanish speakers often use the word molestias (meaning 'annoyances' or 'bothers') to describe pelvic discomfort when the sensation is vague rather than sharp.
- While a doctor will use the formal dolor pélvico, many patients in Spanish-speaking countries will describe the sensation as cólicos, a word that specifically implies cramping or colicky pain.
- The Spanish word dolor shares the same Latin root as the English word 'dolorous', which describes a state of intense grief or sorrow.
Examples in context
- Siento un dolor pélvico constante.I feel a constant pelvic pain.
- El dolor pélvico es muy persistente.The pelvic pain is very persistent.
- El médico me preguntó por el dolor pélvico.The doctor asked me about the pelvic pain.
Example conversation
María is explaining her symptoms to Javier at a clinic.
- MaríaTengo un dolor pélvico muy fuerte.I have a very strong pelvic pain.
- Javier¿Desde cuándo siente ese dolor, María?Since when have you felt that pain, María?
- MaríaEmpezó hace dos días.It started two days ago.
- JavierVamos a hacerle un examen ahora.We are going to examine you now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dolor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
