esquizofrenia
/eskiθoˈfɾenja/feminine
Schizophrenia in Spanish is esquizofrenia.
esquizofrenia is a noun used to refer to the mental disorder.
Meaning: mental disorder (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun esquizofrenia is feminine. When referring to the condition in a general sense, it is typically preceded by the definite article la (la esquizofrenia).
How do you pronounce it?
/eskiθoˈfɾenja/
Did you know?
- Although the roots are Greek, Spanish actually borrowed esquizofrenia from the German word 'Schizophrenie'.
- In Spanish, the word mente (mind) is commonly used for the intellect, but esquizofrenia derives from phrḗn, which in Ancient Greek referred to the diaphragm as the seat of the mind.
- Despite the meaning 'split mind', the term esquizofrenia is often mistakenly used in colloquial Spanish to describe a 'split personality', which is actually a different disorder called trastorno de identidad disociativo.
Examples in context
- Uno de los síntomas de la esquizofrenia es la atención patológica a los detalles, así que me siento aliviado cuando olvido algunas comas.One of the symptoms of schizophrenia is pathological attention to detail, so I feel comforted when I forget a few commas.This sentence illustrates how the symptoms of esquizofrenia are described.Tatoeba #1564903 by marcelostockle, translation #1564851 by Dejo
- Ya te han diagnosticado con esquizofrenia de progresión lenta.You have already been diagnosed with slow-progressing schizophrenia.This sentence shows how a diagnosis of esquizofrenia is communicated.Tatoeba #13269238 by mexicanhere, translation #12457499 by menaud
- ¿Tienes esquizofrenia?Do you have schizophrenia?This sentence is a way to ask if someone has esquizofrenia.Tatoeba #14023131 by mexicanhere, translation #13071240 by menaud
- Mi hermana fue diagnosticada con esquizofrenia recientemente.My sister was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- La esquizofrenia es una enfermedad mental complicada.Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness.
- El tratamiento de la esquizofrenia requiere un enfoque integral.The treatment of schizophrenia requires a comprehensive approach.
Example conversation
A doctor's office during a medical consultation.
- MaríaLa esquizofrenia es una enfermedad compleja.Schizophrenia is a complex illness.
- Daniel¿Es muy difícil de tratar?Is it very difficult to treat?
- MaríaDepende mucho del paciente.It depends a lot on the patient.
- DanielEntiendo, gracias por la explicación.I understand, thank you for the explanation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “schizophrenia” translations and entries esquizofrenia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries esquizofrenia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
