goteo posnasal
/ɡoteo posnasal/from spelling rules
In Spanish, post nasal drip is goteo posnasal.
This phrase describes the condition where excess mucus produced in the nasal cavity flows down the back of the throat.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of goteo (dripping) and posnasal (post-nasal).
Which one should you use?
goteo retronasal can be used as a more technical synonym in medical contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡoteo posnasal/
Did you know?
- The root word gota is versatile and describes everything from a single 'drop' of rain to a specific type of joint inflammation known as 'gout' in English.
- Spanish speakers might describe the feeling of post nasal drip using the phrase tener flemas, which literally means 'to have phlegms'.
- In some regions, instead of using the formal goteo, people might simply say they have 'mocos', a word that can range from a polite term for mucus to a slightly more childish or blunt word for 'boogers'.
Examples in context
- Tengo secreción nasal posterior.I have post nasal drip.
- Tengo una leve secreción nasal posterior.I have a mild post nasal drip.
- Creo que tengo secreción nasal posterior y me gustaría hablar con un médico. Gracias.I think I have post nasal drip, and I would like to speak with a doctor. Thank you.
- Siento un goteo posnasal constante.I feel a constant post nasal drip.
- Tengo mucho goteo posnasal debido a la alergia.I have a lot of post nasal drip due to allergies.
- El goteo posnasal me provoca tos constante.The post nasal drip causes me constant coughing.
- Siento una molestia por el goteo posnasal.I feel an irritation from the post nasal drip.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their health symptoms at home.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿te sientes bien hoy?Daniel, do you feel well today?
- DanielNo muy bien, tengo un goteo posnasal molesto.Not very well, I have an annoying post nasal drip.
- LucíaEspero que te mejores pronto.I hope you get better soon.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, voy a tomar medicina.Thanks, Lucía, I am going to take some medicine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
