síndrome de piernas inquietas
/sindɾome de pjeɾnas inkjetas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, RLS (restless legs syndrome) is expressed as síndrome de piernas inquietas.
This phrase refers to the medical condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs.
Did you know?
- While síndrome de piernas inquietas is the medical term, some Spanish speakers colloquially describe the sensation as having 'hormigas en las piernas', meaning 'ants in the legs'.
- In some regions, the condition is called síndrome de piernas impatientes, using a word that suggests the legs are 'impatient' to move rather than just 'restless'.
- The word síndrome originates from the Ancient Greek word sundromḗ, which literally means 'running together'.
Examples in context
- El médico me diagnosticó el síndrome de piernas inquietas.The doctor diagnosed me with restless legs syndrome.
- Sufro de síndrome de piernas inquietas por la noche.I suffer from restless legs syndrome at night.
- Busco un tratamiento para el síndrome de piernas inquietas.I am looking for a treatment for restless legs syndrome.
Example conversation
Daniel is talking to Sofía about his sleep problems.
- Sofía¿Por qué no puedes dormir, Daniel?Why can't you sleep, Daniel?
- DanielTengo el síndrome de piernas inquietas.I have restless legs syndrome.
- SofíaLo siento mucho, debe ser muy molesto.I am very sorry, it must be very annoying.
- DanielSí, me cuesta mucho descansar.Yes, I find it very hard to rest.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, síndrome, CC BY-SA 4.0.
