dolor ciático
/doloɾ θjatiko/from spelling rules
dolor ciático is the Spanish phrase for sciatic pain.
dolor ciático is used to describe pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the legs.
How do you pronounce it?
/doloɾ θjatiko/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, a person might describe the sensation as 'un corrientazo', referring to an 'electric shock' sensation.
- In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, patients might describe the sensation as a 'pinchazo', which translates to a 'little prick' or 'sting'.
- The word ciático comes from the Ancient Greek word iskhíon, which specifically means 'hip'.
Examples in context
- Me duele el nervio ciático y se me pasa el dolor hacia la pierna. ¿Has sentido algo así antes?My sciatic nerve hurts, and the pain radiates down my leg. Have you ever felt anything like this before?
- Doctor, siento un dolor radicular en la región lumbar. Creo que puede ser a causa del nervio ciático.Doctor, I feel a radiating pain in the lower back region. I think it might be due to the sciatic nerve.
- Tengo mucho dolor ciático hoy.I have a lot of sciatic pain today.
- El dolor ciático es muy fuerte.The sciatic pain is very strong.
- ¿Sientes un dolor ciático en la pierna?Do you feel a sciatic pain in your leg?
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking at a doctor's office.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿cómo te sientes hoy?Daniel, how are you feeling today?
- DanielSiento mucho dolor ciático en la espalda.I feel a lot of sciatic pain in my back.
- ElenaLo siento mucho, es muy molesto.I'm very sorry, it is very annoying.
- DanielSí, no puedo caminar bien.Yes, I cannot walk well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ciático, dolor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
