perimenopausia
/peɾimenopausja/from spelling rules
Perimenopause in Spanish is perimenopausia.
This noun refers to the physiological stage that menstruating women experience when approaching menopause.
Meaning: physiological stage menstruating women go through when approaching menopause (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression la transición menopáusica is used in certain Spanish-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾimenopausja/
Did you know?
- The term el climaterio used for this stage comes from the Greek word for 'ladder', reflecting the idea of climbing a final step in reproductive life.
- The Spanish word for hot flashes, sofocos, is derived from sofocar, which means 'to suffocate' or 'to stifle'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the hormonal shifts of this period are colloquially linked to the term el cambio, which literally translates to 'the change', a term also used for 'the weather change' or 'the change in a coin'.
Examples in context
- La perimenopausia es una etapa de transición en la vida de las mujeres.Perimenopause is a transitional stage in women's lives.
- Ella está pasando por la perimenopausia.She is going through perimenopause.
- La perimenopausia puede causar muchos cambios.Perimenopause can cause many changes.
- Es normal sentirse cansada en la perimenopausia.It is normal to feel tired during perimenopause.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about health at home.
- SofíaSiento muchos síntomas de la perimenopausia.I am feeling many symptoms of perimenopause.
- DanielLo siento, Sofía, ¿te puedo ayudar en algo?I am sorry, Sofía, can I help you with something?
- SofíaSolo necesito descansar un poco hoy.I just need to rest a little today.
- DanielEstá bien, yo me encargo de todo.That is fine, I will take care of everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
