artritis psoriásica
/aɾtɾitis bsoɾjasika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "psoriatic arthritis" is translated into Spanish as artritis psoriásica.
This phrase is used to describe a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints and is associated with the skin condition called psoriasis.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾtɾitis bsoɾjasika/
Did you know?
- Spanish medical descriptions of artritis psoriásica often use the word brote to describe a flare-up, which literally translates to 'sprout' or 'bud'.
- In Spanish, the root of psoriásica comes from the Greek word psora, which literally means 'itch'.
- In some Spanish dialects, the initial p in psoriásica is barely pronounced, making the word sound as if it starts with an s.
Examples in context
- El médico me diagnosticó artritis psoriásica.The doctor diagnosed me with psoriatic arthritis.
- La artritis psoriásica causa inflamación en las articulaciones.Psoriatic arthritis causes inflammation in the joints.
- Ella tiene que controlar su artritis psoriásica.She has to manage her psoriatic arthritis.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about health at home.
- SofíaJavier, me duelen mucho las articulaciones hoy.Javier, my joints hurt a lot today.
- Javier¿Sigue molestándote la artritis psoriásica?Is the psoriatic arthritis still bothering you?
- SofíaSí, el dolor es bastante fuerte.Yes, the pain is quite strong.
- JavierDeberías llamar a tu reumatólogo pronto.You should call your rheumatologist soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
