contracciones auriculares prematuras
/kontɾaɡθjones auɾikulaɾes pɾematuɾas/from spelling rules
Premature atrial contractions is expressed in Spanish as contracciones auriculares prematuras.
This phrase refers to extra heartbeats that originate in the upper chambers of the heart.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of contracciones (contractions), auriculares (atrial or relating to the auricles) and prematuras (premature).
Which one should you use?
While contracciones auriculares prematuras is a standard way to describe the phenomenon, in a clinical setting, Spanish-speaking doctors often use the term extrasístoles supraventriculares to refer to the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is contracción auricular prematura, where all adjectives agree with the singular feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾaɡθjones auɾikulaɾes pɾematuɾas/
Did you know?
- The word auriculares is used for both the heart's atria and the headphones you wear on your ears. This is because both refer to the 'auricle' or 'ear-shaped' structures in Latin.
- The word auricular comes from the Latin auricula, meaning 'little ear', which describes the flap-like appearance of the heart's upper chambers.
- While contracciones is the literal translation, Spanish doctors prefer extrasístoles, which combines the Greek prefix for 'outside' with systole, the phase of the heart's contraction.
Examples in context
- El médico me ha diagnosticado contracciones atriales prematuras.The doctor has diagnosed me with premature atrial contractions.
- Esas contracciones auriculares prematuras pueden ser causadas por el estrés.Those premature atrial contractions can be caused by stress.
- No te preocupes por las contracciones auriculares prematuras.Don't worry about the premature atrial contractions.
Example conversation
A woman is talking to her doctor about her heart rhythm.
- Sofía¿Son peligrosas las contracciones auriculares prematuras?Are premature atrial contractions dangerous?
- DanielNo, Sofía, suelen ser benignas.No, Sofía, they are usually benign.
- SofíaEntiendo, gracias por la explicación, doctor.I understand, thank you for the explanation, doctor.
- DanielDe nada, mantente tranquila y descansa.You're welcome, stay calm and rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
