sinusitis
/sinusitis/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sinus infection" is translated into Spanish as sinusitis.
The term refers to an inflammation or swelling of the sinuses resulting from a viral or bacterial infection.
How do you pronounce it?
/sinusitis/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word senos is used for both the 'sinuses' in the head and 'breasts'. This can lead to humorous or awkward misunderstandings when patients describe their symptoms using non-medical language.
- In some Latin American cultures, a person suffering from sinusitis might be advised to use vaporub or traditional steam inhalations called vahos as a primary home remedy before visiting a doctor.
- Spanish speakers often refer to the common cold as resfriado, but once it affects the sinuses, they may describe the state as having los senos tapados meaning 'blocked sinuses'.
Examples in context
- Para la mayoría de las personas, la sinusitis es un fastidio.Sinus infection is a nuisance to most people.This sentence shows how sinusitis is described as a nuisance.Tatoeba #4331664 by mervert1, translation #3289358 by mervert1
- Tengo una infección de los senos paranasales y me duele la cabeza.I have a sinus infection, and my head hurts.
- ¿Cómo se dice "sinus infection" en tu país?How do you say "sinus infection" in your country?
- El médico me diagnosticó sinusitis.The doctor diagnosed me with sinusitis.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking at the office.
- DanielHola Lucía, ¿por qué tienes esa voz nasal?Hi Lucía, why do you have that nasal voice?
- LucíaCreo que tengo sinusitis otra vez.I think I have a sinus infection again.
- DanielQué mal, deberías ir al médico hoy.That's too bad, you should go to the doctor today.
- LucíaTienes razón, Daniel. Iré esta tarde.You are right, Daniel. I will go this afternoon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
