hemorroides
/emoroides/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for piles is hemorroides.
Meaning: informal: a large amount (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term almorranas is prevalent.
How does it change in a sentence?
hemorroides is a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/emoroides/
Did you know?
- Despite the English word 'piles' referring to both the medical condition and a collection of objects, in Spanish, you must use completely different words like montones for objects and hemorroides for the ailment.
- The word almorranas is often associated with the 'earthy' or 'vulgar' comedy of the Golden Age of Spanish literature to signal a character's lower social standing.
- Some older generations in rural Spain may still prefer almorranas over hemorroides because the latter is perceived as an 'imported' scientific term from Latin and Greek.
Examples in context
- Las hemorroides pueden causar molestias significativas.Piles can cause significant discomfort.
- Me están molestando mucho las almorranas.The piles are bothering me a lot.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a health issue.
- SofíaMe siento muy incómoda hoy, Mateo.I feel very uncomfortable today, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Te pasa algo? ¿Estás enferma?Is something wrong? Are you sick?
- SofíaCreo que tengo hemorroides y me duele.I think I have piles and it hurts.
- MateoDeberías pedir una cita con el doctor.You should make an appointment with the doctor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
