tinnitus
/tiˈnitus/masculine
The English word tinnitus is translated into Spanish as tinnitus or acúfeno.
Meaning: perception of nonexistent noise (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| tinnitus | /tiˈnitus/ /tinˈnitus/ |
masculine |
| acúfeno | /aˈkufeno/ | masculine |
The term refers to the perception of nonexistent noise.
Which one should you use?
Acúfeno is a formal term used in Spanish to refer to tinnitus. In casual conversation, people often describe the sensation as pitidos en los oídos (whistling in the ears) or use the phrase escuchar silbidos en los oídos (hearing whistles in the ears).
How does it change in a sentence?
Tinnitus is a masculine noun, so you should use the masculine article el when referring to it, as in el tinnitus. The term acúfeno can be used in the plural form los acúfenos to refer to multiple instances or types of ringing in the ears.
How do you pronounce it?
/tiˈnitus/
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Examples in context
- Tengo un zumbido constante en los oídos.I have a constant ringing in my ears.
- Necesito una cita con un otorrinolaringólogo debido a mis acúfenos.I need an appointment with an otolaryngologist because of my tinnitus.
- El médico me explicó qué es el tinnitus.The doctor explained to me what tinnitus is.
Example conversation
Alejandro is talking to Elena about his health.
- AlejandroElena, siento un pitido, creo que es tinnitus.Elena, I hear a ringing, I think it is tinnitus.
- ElenaDeberías ir al médico para revisar ese tinnitus.You should go to the doctor to check that tinnitus.
- AlejandroSí, el tinnitus no me deja concentrarme hoy.Yes, the tinnitus is not letting me concentrate today.
- ElenaEspero que encuentres una solución pronto, Alejandro.I hope you find a solution soon, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tinnitus” translations and entries tinnitus, acúfeno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acúfeno, tinnitus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
