embolia pulmonar
/embolja pulmonaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pulmonary embolism" is translated into Spanish as embolia pulmonar.
This term refers to an embolism or the obstruction of a pulmonary artery.
Meaning: embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery (noun)
Which one should you use?
While embolia pulmonar is a standard term, tromboembolismo pulmonar is also a valid way to express this medical condition.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, embolia pulmonar is the standard term used, whereas in Argentina, tromboembolismo pulmonar is commonly used.
Did you know?
- In casual conversation, a Spanish speaker might use embolia to describe a stroke, even though embolia pulmonar refers specifically to the lungs.
- While a doctor says embolia pulmonar, a patient experiencing the symptoms is more likely to say me falta el aire, which literally means 'air is missing to me'.
- In certain regions, the word trombo has moved beyond the clinic to be used colloquially for any kind of blockage.
Examples in context
- Al menos el diez por ciento de las personas con embolia pulmonar mueren en la primera hora.At least 10% of individuals with pulmonary embolism die within the first hour.This sentence is useful for illustrating the mortality rate associated with embolia pulmonar.Tatoeba #4261609 by emigonza, translation #9267336 by Nylez
- El paciente sufrió una embolia pulmonar.The patient suffered a pulmonary embolism.
- La embolia pulmonar es una emergencia médica.A pulmonary embolism is a medical emergency.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a diagnosis to a woman in a hospital.
- JavierLos resultados confirman una embolia pulmonar.The results confirm a pulmonary embolism.
- Elena¿Es grave lo que le pasa a mi madre?Is what is happening to my mother serious?
- JavierEs una condición seria, pero la estamos tratando.It is a serious condition, but we are treating her.
- ElenaMuchas gracias por la información, doctor.Thank you very much for the information, doctor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
