tics
/tiɡs/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tics" is translated into Spanish as tics.
The term refers to sudden, repetitive and involuntary movements or sounds produced by a person. In conversation, you will often use the verb tener to discuss this, as in the phrase tener tics (to have tics).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is tic.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiɡs/
Did you know?
- While tics refers to movements, Spanish speakers often use the word muletilla to describe a 'verbal tic' or a filler word used habitually in speech.
- In political commentary, Spanish speakers may use tics metaphorically to mock the predictable and repetitive way a politician speaks or acts.
- In some contexts, a tic is used to describe a distinctive gesture a performer uses to make a character recognizable, effectively acting as a visual trademark.
Examples in context
- Los tics pueden ser involuntarios y difíciles de controlar.Tics can be involuntary and hard to control.
- La paciente presenta espasmos faciales como síntoma de sus tics nerviosos.The patient exhibits facial spasms as a symptom of her nervous tics.
- Tengo manías que se manifiestan en forma de tics cuando estoy ansioso.I have quirks that manifest as tics when I'm anxious.
- Sufría de contracciones involuntarias en el ojo debido a sus tics.He suffered from involuntary contractions in his eye due to his tics.
- Sus tics son muy frecuentes hoy.His tics are very frequent today.
- Ella tiene tics nerviosos.She has nervous tics.
- El estrés puede empeorar los tics.Stress can worsen tics.
Example conversation
A doctor's office during a consultation.
- Alejandro¿Ha notado algún cambio en sus tics?Have you noticed any change in your tics?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, son más fuertes ahora.Yes, Alejandro, they are stronger now.
- AlejandroEntiendo, María, vamos a revisarlos.I understand, María, we are going to examine them.
- MaríaGracias, me preocupa mucho este síntoma.Thank you, I am very worried about this symptom.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
