síndrome del opérculo torácico
/sindɾome del opeɾkulo toɾaθiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'thoracic outlet syndrome' is translated into Spanish as síndrome del opérculo torácico.
This term describes a medical condition involving the thoracic outlet. Different medical contexts and regions may use alternative terminology such as síndrome de la salida torácica, which uses a more literal translation of 'outlet'.
Meaning: condition (noun)
Which one should you use?
The phrase síndrome de la salida torácica is a more literal translation of 'outlet' used in certain medical contexts. For formal communication, you may also encounter Síndrome de Salida Torácica or Síndrome del Desfiladero Torácico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Spain and Mexico, the formal expression Síndrome del Desfiladero Torácico is used. In Mexico, some doctors may also refer to the condition as Síndrome de Costilla Cervical.
How do you pronounce it?
/sindɾome del opeɾkulo toɾaθiko/
Did you know?
- While 'outlet' is the standard English term, Spanish speakers in many regions prefer the word desfiladero, which literally means 'mountain pass' or 'gorge'.
- While the term sounds purely clinical, the word torácico traces back to a Greek root that once carried the heavy connotation of 'suffering in the chest'.
- The word del in síndrome del opérculo torácico is a mandatory contraction of the preposition de and the article el.
Examples in context
- El médico diagnosticó el síndrome del opérculo torácico.The doctor diagnosed thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Tengo síntomas de síndrome del opérculo torácico.I have symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome.
- El síndrome del opérculo torácico causa hormigueo en los brazos.Thoracic outlet syndrome causes tingling in the arms.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about Elena's recent medical appointment.
- Elena¿Sabes qué me dijo el especialista?Do you know what the specialist told me?
- MateoNo, ¿tienes el síndrome del opérculo torácico?No, do you have thoracic outlet syndrome?
- ElenaSí, me confirmó ese diagnóstico hoy.Yes, he confirmed that diagnosis today.
- MateoSiento mucho que estés pasando por eso, Elena.I am very sorry you are going through that, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, opérculo, síndrome, torácico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
