úlcera péptica
/ulθeɾa pebtika/from spelling rules
Peptic ulcer disease in Spanish is úlcera péptica.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where úlcera means ulcer and péptica means peptic.
Did you know?
- While úlcera péptica is universal, a patient in a Spanish clinic might describe the pain as un fuego en el estómago, meaning 'a fire in the stomach'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, digestive issues like úlceras are often traditionally linked to 'nervios' or stress in common folk medicine.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, traditional home remedies for úlcera include drinking raw potato juice or aloe vera, which are mentioned more frequently in casual conversation than in clinics.
Examples in context
- Tengo una úlcera en el estómagoI have an ulcer in my stomach
- El médico confirmó que tiene una úlcera péptica.The doctor confirmed that he has a peptic ulcer.
- La úlcera péptica causa mucho dolor abdominal.Peptic ulcer disease causes a lot of abdominal pain.
- Debes evitar la comida picante por tu úlcera péptica.You should avoid spicy food because of your peptic ulcer.
Example conversation
Javier is talking to Elena about his medical diagnosis.
- JavierEl médico dice que tengo una úlcera péptica.The doctor says I have a peptic ulcer.
- ElenaLo siento, Javier. ¿Te duele mucho?I'm sorry, Javier. Does it hurt a lot?
- JavierSí, la úlcera péptica es muy molesta.Yes, the peptic ulcer is very bothersome.
- ElenaEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
