cicatrización
/θikatɾiθaθjon/from spelling rules
The English word "scarring" is translated into Spanish as cicatrización.
In Spanish, cicatrización refers specifically to the construction of scar tissue.
Meaning: construction of scar tissue (noun)
Which one should you use?
While cicatrización refers to the biological process of scarring, the word cicatriz is used to refer to the physical scar itself. Additionally, the phrase formación de cicatrices can be used as a formal way to express the concept of scarring.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cicatrización is derived from the verb cicatrizar, which means to scar or to heal by forming a scar.
How do you pronounce it?
/θikatɾiθaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word cicatriz shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'cicatrice', a rare term for a scar that is almost never used in modern spoken English.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the process of cicatrización is discussed alongside the folk belief that certain foods, like pork, can hinder the healing of a wound.
- The word cicatriz is often used metaphorically in Spanish to describe an emotional wound or a traumatic memory that never fully heals.
Examples in context
- La cicatrización de la quemadura tomará varias semanas.The scarring of the burn will take several weeks.
- La formación de cicatrices es un proceso natural del cuerpo humano.The formation of scars is a natural process of the human body.
- El desarrollo de marcas es común después de una cirugía estética.The development of scars is common after plastic surgery.
- Las marcas que dejó el acné son visibles en su rostro.The scars left by acne are visible on her face.
- La cicatrización de la herida es lenta.The scarring of the wound is slow.
- Necesitamos mejorar la cicatrización de la piel.We need to improve the skin's scarring process.
- Esa crema ayuda con la cicatrización.That cream helps with scarring.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a medical treatment at home.
- Javier¿Cómo va la cicatrización de tu brazo?How is the scarring on your arm going?
- SofíaVa bien, pero la cicatrización es algo lenta.It is going well, but the scarring is somewhat slow.
- JavierDebes seguir las instrucciones del médico.You must follow the doctor's instructions.
- SofíaSí, lo haré para que sane pronto.Yes, I will do that so it heals soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
