torácico
/toˈɾaθiko/
The English word "thoracic" is translated into Spanish as torácico.
The word torácico is used to refer specifically to anything related to the thorax or the chest area.
Meaning: of the thorax (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, torácico must agree in gender and number with the nouns it modifies. Use torácica to agree with feminine singular nouns such as cavidad (cavity), torácicos to agree with masculine plural nouns such as nervios (nerves) and torácicas to agree with feminine plural nouns such as vértebras (vertebrae).
How do you pronounce it?
/toˈɾaθiko/
Did you know?
- The Ancient Greek root of torácico originally described someone 'suffering in the chest', linking the anatomical term to a feeling of distress or illness.
- While torácico is used for the anatomy of the chest, the Spanish word pecho is used for both the biological chest and the metaphorical 'heart' or 'soul' in emotional expressions.
- In Spanish medical contexts, the term tórax is often used as a shorthand for a chest X-ray, such as when a doctor asks for a placa de tórax.
Examples in context
- El dolor torácico puede ser indicativo de un problema cardíaco.Chest pain can be indicative of a heart problem.
- Los músculos torácicos están involucrados en la respiración.The thoracic muscles are involved in breathing.
- Recuerda mantener una buena postura de la caja torácica.Remember to maintain good thoracic box posture.
- El dolor torácico es muy intenso.The thoracic pain is very intense.
- El médico revisó el nervio torácico.The doctor checked the thoracic nerve.
Example conversation
Daniel is discussing a medical report with Lucía.
- DanielMira este informe sobre el segmento torácico.Look at this report about the thoracic segment.
- LucíaSí, parece que hay una inflamación.Yes, it looks like there is inflammation.
- Daniel¿Crees que sea un problema torácico grave?Do you think it is a serious thoracic problem?
- LucíaDebemos consultar con el especialista, Daniel.We should consult with the specialist, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thoracic” translations and entries torácico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries torácico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
