nervio pinzado
/neɾbjo pinθado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pinched nerve" is translated into Spanish as nervio pinzado.
How do you pronounce it?
/neɾbjo pinθado/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase ataque de nervios describes a culturally specific syndrome involving emotional distress and physical shaking, which is distinct from a medical nervio pinzado.
- The Spanish word nervio historically referred to tendons and sinews before it was specifically applied to the nerves of the nervous system.
- If you tell a Spanish speaker you have nervios, they will likely assume you are feeling anxious or jittery rather than experiencing a physical injury to your nervous system.
Examples in context
- Me duele el brazo. Creo que tengo un nervio comprimido.My arm hurts. I think I have a pinched nerve.
- Siento un dolor agudo por un nervio pinzado.I feel a sharp pain from a pinched nerve.
- El doctor dice que es un nervio pinzado.The doctor says it is a pinched nerve.
- Tengo un nervio pinzado en la espalda.I have a pinched nerve in my back.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking at home about her physical discomfort.
- LucíaMe duele mucho el brazo.My arm hurts a lot.
- Alejandro¿Crees que sea un nervio pinzado?Do you think it is a pinched nerve?
- LucíaSí, creo que es un nervio pinzado.Yes, I think it is a pinched nerve.
- AlejandroEntonces debes ir al médico, Lucía.Then you must go to the doctor, Lucía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
