vascular
/baskuˈlaɾ/
The Spanish word for 'vascular' is vascular.
Vascular is an adjective used to describe something that is of, pertains to or contains vessels. In healthcare contexts, it is the most straightforward and widely used translation for 'vascular'. Examples of its use include Insuficiencia Vascular (Vascular Insufficiency) and Bloqueo Vascular (Vascular Blockage).
Meaning: of, pertaining to or containing vessels (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is invariant in gender, so it remains vascular for both masculine and feminine nouns. To form the plural, use vasculares.
How do you pronounce it?
/baskuˈlaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, vaso refers to both a blood vessel and a drinking glass.
- The Spanish word vascular comes from the New Latin vasculāris, which itself is a diminutive form of vas, meaning 'vessel' or 'pot'.
- The root of vascular is shared with the Spanish word vasija, which refers to a large ceramic jar or urn.
Examples in context
- El sistema vascular es fundamental para el transporte de sangreThe vascular system is fundamental for blood transportation
- La insuficiencia vascular puede causar dolor en las piernasVascular insufficiency can cause leg pain
- Un bloqueo vascular puede provocar un derrame cerebralA vascular blockage can lead to a stroke
- El sistema vascular es muy complejo.The vascular system is very complex.
- Tiene un problema vascular en la pierna.He has a vascular problem in his leg.
- Los cirujanos realizan una cirugía vascular.The surgeons are performing vascular surgery.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining a medical report to a patient.
- MaríaNecesitamos revisar su salud vascular.We need to check your vascular health.
- Alejandro¿Es algo muy grave, doctora?Is it something very serious, doctor?
- MaríaNo lo sé, pero el examen vascular es clave.I don't know, but the vascular exam is key.
- AlejandroEntiendo, haré lo que sea necesario.I understand, I will do whatever is necessary.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vascular” translations and entries vascular, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vascular, CC BY-SA 4.0.
