parto seguro
/paɾto seɡuɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'safe delivery' is translated into Spanish as parto seguro.
This phrase refers to the process of giving birth to a baby without complications or danger. When choosing words for 'delivery' in Spanish, use parto to refer to the biological process of childbirth. Avoid using entrega, as that term refers to the delivery of goods or packages.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾto seɡuɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the phrase parto seguro is linked to the tradition of 'la cuarentena', a 40-day period of restricted activity and recovery after delivery.
- In Spanish, the word seguro can mean both 'safe' and 'insurance'. In a medical context, if someone says they have a seguro, they might be talking about their health insurance policy rather than a state of safety.
- While parto refers to the biological act of birth, the Spanish word for 'labor' is trabajo de parto, literally meaning the 'work of birth'.
Examples in context
- El equipo médico trabajó para asegurar un parto seguro.The medical team worked to ensure a safe delivery.
- El equipo médico busca un parto seguro.The medical team is aiming for a safe delivery.
- Todo indica que será un parto seguro.Everything indicates that it will be a safe delivery.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about her pregnancy.
- AlejandroEstás muy cerca de la fecha, María.You are very close to the date, María.
- MaríaSí, estoy un poco nerviosa.Yes, I am a little nervous.
- AlejandroTodo saldrá bien y tendrás un parto seguro.Everything will go well and you will have a safe delivery.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, espero que sí.Thanks, Alejandro, I hope so.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
