control prenatal
/kontɾol pɾenatal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "prenatal care" is translated into Spanish as control prenatal.
In Spanish, instead of using a word for "care," speakers often use control to refer to the regular medical monitoring and checkups provided during a pregnancy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase control prenatal is composed of control (control/checkup) and prenatal (prenatal).
Which one should you use?
While control prenatal is the default, you can use the plural form controles prenatales when referring to the series of multiple appointments or checkups throughout the pregnancy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term seguimiento prenatal is used to mean prenatal care.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontɾol pɾenatal/
Did you know?
- The word control in this phrase traces back to the Medieval Latin contrarotula, which referred to a duplicate roll of parchment used for auditing accounts.
- Spanish uses the word control for a medical checkup, whereas in English, 'control' usually implies a variable in a scientific experiment or a restriction of power.
- In some Latin American medical settings, a control can refer specifically to the physical act of checking blood pressure and weight, even if a doctor is not performing the exam.
Examples in context
- Estoy embarazada de seis meses y necesito hacer citas para la atención prenatal.I am six months pregnant and need to schedule my prenatal care appointments.
- La atención prenatal es esencial para el bienestar tanto de la madre como del bebé.Prenatal care is essential for both the mother's and the baby's well-being.
- Mi médico recomendó comenzar con los cuidados prenatales lo antes posible.My doctor recommended starting prenatal care as soon as possible.
- El control prenatal es fundamental para la salud.Prenatal care is fundamental for health.
- Ella tiene una cita para su control prenatal.She has an appointment for her prenatal care.
- Es importante asistir a cada control prenatal.It is important to attend every prenatal care checkup.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing her medical appointments at home.
- ElenaMateo, tengo una cita para el control prenatal mañana.Mateo, I have an appointment for prenatal care tomorrow.
- MateoQué bueno, Elena, es importante para el bebé.That's good, Elena, it is important for the baby.
- ElenaSí, el médico quiere revisar todo muy bien.Yes, the doctor wants to check everything very well.
- MateoTe acompañaré a tu control prenatal para apoyarte.I will accompany you to your prenatal care to support you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries control, CC BY-SA 4.0.
