Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Aneurysm in Spanish
Aneurisma · noun · ah-neh-oo-REES-mah
An aneurysm is called 'aneurisma' in Spanish. Despite ending in '-a,' this word is masculine (el aneurisma), following the pattern of Greek-origin medical terms ending in '-ma.' It refers to a dangerous bulging of a weakened blood vessel wall.
Pronounced ah-neh-oo-REES-mah with stress on the fourth syllable. The vowel combination 'eu' is pronounced as two separate syllables, not as a diphthong.
Le detectaron un aneurisma cerebral mediante una resonancia magnética.
They detected a cerebral aneurysm through an MRI.
How Native Speakers Use Aneurisma
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical diagnosis
El aneurisma aórtico requiere vigilancia constante.
The aortic aneurysm requires constant monitoring.
Describing a specific type of aneurysm.
Emergency
La ruptura de un aneurisma cerebral es una emergencia médica.
The rupture of a brain aneurysm is a medical emergency.
Explaining the severity of the condition.
Family history
En mi familia hay antecedentes de aneurismas; debo hacerme chequeos.
There's a family history of aneurysms; I should get checkups.
Discussing hereditary health risks.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Aneurisma
Feminine article error
Incorrect: La aneurisma fue detectada a tiempo.
Correct: El aneurisma fue detectado a tiempo.
Despite ending in -a, 'aneurisma' is masculine (like many Greek-origin words ending in -ma: el problema, el sistema, el aneurisma).
Spelling confusion
Incorrect: Tiene un aneurismo en el cerebro.
Correct: Tiene un aneurisma en el cerebro.
The correct spelling is 'aneurisma' (not 'aneurismo'); the -isma ending comes directly from Greek.
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Common Questions About Aneurysm in Spanish
- Why is aneurisma masculine if it ends in -a?
- Words of Greek origin ending in '-ma' are masculine in Spanish (el problema, el sistema, el tema, el aneurisma), which is a well-known exception to the general rule that -a endings indicate feminine gender.
- How do I describe different types of aneurysms?
- Common types include 'aneurisma cerebral' (brain), 'aneurisma aórtico' (aortic), and 'aneurisma abdominal' (abdominal), with the location adjective following the noun as standard in Spanish.
- What medical vocabulary relates to aneurysms?
- Related terms include 'ruptura' (rupture), 'arteria' (artery), 'vaso sanguíneo' (blood vessel), 'cirugía vascular' (vascular surgery), and 'hemorragia' (hemorrhage), all of which may appear in medical discussions about aneurysms.