sangrado rectal
/sanɡɾado ɾeɡtal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rectal bleeding" is translated into Spanish as sangrado rectal.
This phrase describes the loss of blood from the rectum or anus. In specific medical contexts, the term Hematoquecia is used to refer to the presence of fresh blood in the stools.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun sangrado (bleeding) and the adjective rectal (rectal).
How do you pronounce it?
/sanɡɾado ɾeɡtal/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word sangre (blood) shares a common root with the English word 'sanguine', which describes someone with a ruddy complexion or an optimistic personality.
- Spanish medical professionals often use the specific terms rectorragia for bright red blood and melena for dark or tarry stools to provide a more precise diagnosis than the general sangrado rectal.
- In some Latin American countries, a patient might euphemistically refer to 'going to the bathroom' as hacer sus necesidades when reporting sangrado rectal to avoid the bluntness of the physical act.
Examples in context
- El paciente presenta sangrado rectal.The patient presents with rectal bleeding.
- El paciente reportó sangrado rectal.The patient reported rectal bleeding.
- Tengo un sangrado rectal constante.I have constant rectal bleeding.
- El sangrado rectal puede ser grave.Rectal bleeding can be serious.
Example conversation
A woman is asking her husband about his health.
- María¿Has tenido sangrado rectal, Mateo?Have you had rectal bleeding, Mateo?
- MateoSí, he tenido un poco de sangrado rectal.Yes, I have had a little rectal bleeding.
- MaríaDebes ir al médico de inmediato.You must go to the doctor immediately.
- MateoTienes razón, María, pediré una cita.You are right, María, I will make an appointment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
