What does it mean word for word?
The phrase esterilización tubárica is composed of esterilización (sterilization) and tubárica (tubal or relating to tubes).
Which one should you use?
There are several ways to express this depending on the context. Esterilización tubárica and Esterilización de las trompas de Falopio are both formal expressions. Ligadura de trompas specifically refers to tubal ligation and is very common. In contrast, informal expressions include Cortar las trompas (to cut the tubes), Ligarse las trompas (to tie the tubes), Hacerse una operación para no tener más hijos (to have an operation to avoid having more children) or Operarse para no tener más hijos (to undergo an operation to avoid having more children).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and Argentina, the term ligadura de trompas is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/esteɾiliθaθjon tubaɾika/
Did you know?
- The term trompas is used to refer to the fallopian tubes, but in other contexts, this word can also mean 'trumpets' or 'horns'.
- While esterilización tubárica is the medical term, people often use the phrase amarrarse las trompas, which literally means 'to tie oneself the tubes'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the informal term cortar las trompas is used even when the surgical method involves clipping or cauterizing rather than actually cutting.
Examples in context
- Hoy me realizaré una esterilización tubárica para evitar embarazos futuros.Today I will undergo tubal sterilization to prevent future pregnancies.
- Mi hermana ha decidido ligarse las trompas después de su último embarazo.My sister has decided to have a tubal ligation after her last pregnancy.
- La ligadura de trompas es un método de anticoncepción permanente muy seguro.Tubal ligation is a very safe form of permanent contraception.
- Voy a cortar las trompas porque no deseo tener más hijos.I'm going to cut the tubes because I don't want to have any more children.
- La esterilización tubárica es un procedimiento permanente.Tubal sterilization is a permanent procedure.
- Ella decidió que quería una esterilización tubárica.She decided that she wanted a tubal sterilization.
- Debes consultar con tu médico sobre la esterilización tubárica.You should consult your doctor about tubal sterilization.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing family planning at home.
- Javier¿Has pensado en la esterilización tubárica, María?Have you thought about tubal sterilization, María?
- MaríaSí, Javier, creo que es la mejor opción.Yes, Javier, I think it is the best option.
- JavierMe alegra que estés segura de tu decisión.I am glad that you are sure of your decision.
- MaríaEs importante para nuestro futuro.It is important for our future.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
