úlcera gástrica
The English phrase "stomach ulcer" is translated into Portuguese as úlcera gástrica.
Related terms you might encounter include Dor (pain), Estômago (stomach), Inchaço (swelling), Lesão (lesion), Queimação (burning sensation) and Tratamento (treatment).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase úlcera gástrica is composed of úlcera (ulcer) and gástrica (gastric).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -as, resulting in úlceras gástricas.
Did you know?
- The word estômago is a cognate of the English 'stomach' but is used in Portuguese idioms to describe courage or the ability to tolerate something unpleasant.
- Portuguese has a specific word azia to describe the heartburn often associated with úlcera gástrica, which does not translate literally to any single English word.
- The term úlcera comes from the Latin word ulcera, which was the plural form of ulcus, meaning 'sore' or 'wound'.
Examples in context
- Eu sofro de úlcera gástrica há anos.I have been suffering from a gastric ulcer for years.
- Minha avó está se recuperando de uma úlcera no estômago.My grandmother is recovering from a stomach ulcer.
- Ultimamente, tenho sentido muita dor de estômago. Será que é uma úlcera?Lately, I have been experiencing a lot of stomach pain. Could it be an ulcer?
- Ele tem uma úlcera gástrica.He has a stomach ulcer.
- A úlcera gástrica causa muita dor.A stomach ulcer causes a lot of pain.
- O médico confirmou a úlcera gástrica.The doctor confirmed the stomach ulcer.
Example conversation
Felipe is telling Juliana why he cannot eat spicy food.
- FelipeVocê quer comer pimenta, Juliana?Do you want to eat chili, Juliana?
- JulianaSim, eu adoro! E você, Felipe?Yes, I love it! What about you, Felipe?
- FelipeEu não posso, pois tenho uma úlcera gástrica.I can't, because I have a stomach ulcer.
- JulianaSinto muito, espero que melhore logo.I'm sorry, I hope you get better soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries úlcera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
