factores de estrés
/faɡtoɾes de estɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'stressors' is translated into Spanish as factores de estrés.
The phrase refers to events or conditions that cause a person to feel stress.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of factores (factors) and de estrés (of stress).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single stressor, use the singular form factor de estrés.
How do you pronounce it?
/faɡtoɾes de estɾes/
Did you know?
- The word estrés is a relatively recent addition to the Spanish language, having been borrowed directly from the English word 'stress'.
- Spanish speakers often use the verb estresar to describe the act of being a stressor to someone else, such as saying 'you are stressing me out'.
- In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, doctors may use the term estresores instead of factores de estrés, though this is a direct anglicism.
Examples in context
- Los factores estresantes en el trabajo pueden afectar nuestra salud mental.The stressors at work can affect our mental health.
- Identificar los elementos causantes de estrés es fundamental para mantener una buena calidad de vida.Identifying stressors is essential for maintaining a good quality of life.
- Ayer tuve varias situaciones estresantes en el trabajo.Yesterday, I had several stressful situations at work.
- No puedo manejar todas estas causas de estrés en mi vida.I can't handle all these stressors in my life.
- Los problemas económicos son grandes factores de estrés.Economic problems are great stressors.
- Debemos identificar los factores de estrés en el trabajo.We must identify the stressors at work.
- El ruido constante es uno de sus factores de estrés.Constant noise is one of her stressors.
- Hay muchos factores de estrés durante los exámenes.There are many stressors during exams.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing their busy work week.
- Daniel¿Cuáles son tus principales factores de estrés ahora?What are your main stressors right now?
- ElenaTengo demasiados proyectos pendientes, Daniel.I have too many pending projects, Daniel.
- DanielEntiendo, esos son factores de estrés muy comunes.I understand, those are very common stressors.
- ElenaSí, necesito un descanso pronto.Yes, I need a break soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, estrés, CC BY-SA 4.0.
