ligadura de trompas
/liɡaduɾa de tɾompas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'tubes tied' is translated into Spanish as ligadura de trompas.
This phrase refers to the surgical procedure used for permanent birth control to prevent pregnancy.
Which one should you use?
ligadura de trompas is the formal medical term, while Cortar las trompas (cutting the tubes) and atar las trompas (tying the tubes) are more informal or colloquial ways to express the same concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, speakers may use ligarse las trompas to refer to the procedure. In Latin American countries such as Mexico and Venezuela, the expression Amarrarse las trompas is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/liɡaduɾa de tɾompas/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ligar used in ligarse las trompas is also common slang for flirting or picking up a romantic partner.
- The word trompas refers to the fallopian tubes, but it is the same word used in Spanish to describe an elephant's trunk.
- Because trompas can also mean 'trumpets', a literal translation of the phrase might sound to a Spanish speaker like you are 'tying up trumpets'.
Examples in context
- Oye, ¿te has hecho la operación para cortar las trompas?Hey, have you had the operation to cut the tubes?
- Ella decidió hacerse la ligadura de trompas.She decided to get her tubes tied.
- La ligadura de trompas es un método permanente.The tube tying is a permanent method.
- ¿Te recomendaron la ligadura de trompas?Did they recommend the tube tying to you?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing family planning.
- DanielYa no queremos tener más hijos.We don't want to have any more children.
- LucíaEntonces, podría hacerme la ligadura de trompas.Then, I could get my tubes tied.
- DanielEs una buena opción para nosotros.It is a good option for us.
- LucíaVoy a pedir una cita médica.I am going to make a doctor's appointment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
