acrocordón
/akɾokoɾdon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'skin tag' is translated into Spanish as acrocordón.
Meaning: flap of skin (noun)
Which one should you use?
Pólipo cutáneo and Papiloma cutáneo are more specialized, formal terms.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In formal or medical contexts, you may use Pólipo cutáneo or Papiloma cutáneo. In everyday, informal conversation, people often use the word verruga, even though this technically means 'wart'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of acrocordón is acrocordones.
How do you pronounce it?
/akɾokoɾdon/
Did you know?
- The word verruga is central to traditional Spanish folk medicine, where it is believed a 'wart' can be physically transferred from one part of the body to another through specific rituals.
- The word acrocordón is a literal hybrid of Greek akron meaning 'extremity' and Latin cordon meaning 'string' or 'cord'.
- While acrocordón describes the growth as a 'cord', people in some regions use the word bolitas to describe them, shifting the mental image from a string to 'little balls'.
Examples in context
- El médico me explicó que el pólipo cutáneo que tengo es benigno.The doctor explained that the skin tag I have is benign.
- Ese acrocordón parece un poco irritado.That skin tag looks a bit irritated.
- El médico me quitó un acrocordón.The doctor removed a skin tag for me.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about a dermatology appointment.
- MateoElena, tengo un acrocordón en la axila.Elena, I have a skin tag in my armpit.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Mateo, es muy común.Don't worry, Mateo, it is very common.
- Mateo¿Crees que debo quitarme el acrocordón?Do you think I should get the skin tag removed?
- ElenaSí, pregúntale a tu dermatólogo mañana.Yes, ask your dermatologist tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
