afección cutánea
/afeɡθjon kutanea/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for skin condition is afección cutánea.
This phrase refers to an abnormal state or medical disorder that affects the skin. You might encounter specific terms like Eczema (eczema), Erupción (rash) or Quemadura (burn) when discussing particular types of issues.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of afección (condition/affection) and cutánea (cutaneous/relating to the skin).
Which one should you use?
Afección cutánea is a formal, clinical term, whereas problema de la piel is the colloquial way to describe the same thing.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Afección cutánea and Condición de la piel are formal ways to say skin condition, while Enfermedad de la piel is a formal way to say skin disease. For everyday conversation, the informal problema de la piel is more commonly used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Colombia, it is common to use problema de piel or problema cutáneo to mean skin problem.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'skin conditions', use afecciones cutáneas, where both the noun and the adjective are changed to the feminine plural.
Did you know?
- If you use the word condición to describe a skin issue, a native speaker might find it slightly unnatural, as condición is often used for social status or living circumstances rather than medical states.
- The word afección is a linguistic sibling to afición, which means 'hobby' or 'passion'. While both come from the Latin 'affectio', one evolved to describe a medical condition and the other an emotional attachment.
- The adjective cutánea comes from the Latin cutis, which is the same root used for the English word 'cuticle'.
Examples in context
- Tengo una afección cutáneaI have a skin condition
- Mi hermano sufre de una enfermedad de la pielMy brother suffers from a skin disease
- Estoy lidiando con un problema de la pielI'm dealing with a skin problem
- Mi amiga tiene un trastorno cutáneoMy friend has a skin disorder
- ¿Cuál es el mejor tratamiento para mi problema de piel?What is the best treatment for my skin problem?
- Tiene una afección cutánea persistente.He has a persistent skin condition.
- El médico diagnosticó una afección cutánea.The doctor diagnosed a skin condition.
- Esta crema ayuda con su afección cutánea.This cream helps with her skin condition.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a pharmacy.
- LucíaJavier, necesito algo para una afección cutánea.Javier, I need something for a skin condition.
- Javier¿Dónde sientes la molestia, Lucía?Where do you feel the discomfort, Lucía?
- LucíaMe pica mucho la piel de las manos.The skin on my hands itches a lot.
- JavierVamos a preguntarle al farmacéutico ahora mismo.Let's ask the pharmacist right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries afección, CC BY-SA 4.0.
