Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
EKG in Spanish: ELECTROCARDIOGRAMA
Electrocardiograma · noun · eh-lek-tro-kar-dee-oh-GRAH-mah
An electrocardiograma is the Spanish term for an EKG or ECG, the medical test that records electrical activity of the heart through electrodes placed on the skin. In Spanish-speaking healthcare settings, both the full word electrocardiograma and the abbreviation ECG are commonly used by medical professionals and patients alike.
eh-lek-tro-kar-dee-oh-GRAH-mah
El doctor ordenó un electrocardiograma para revisar el ritmo cardíaco.
The doctor ordered an EKG to check the heart rhythm.
EKG in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for ekg, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrocardiograma | ekg | eh-lek-tro-kar-dee-oh-GRAH-mah | Default, widely understood |
| ECG | ekg | abbreviation used internationally |
How Native Speakers Use Electrocardiograma
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At the Hospital
Necesito hacerme un electrocardiograma antes de la cirugía.
I need to get an EKG before the surgery.
Routine pre-operative medical request.
Doctor's Instructions
El electrocardiograma muestra un ritmo cardíaco normal.
The EKG shows a normal heart rhythm.
Reporting test results to a patient.
Emergency Room
Le conectaron los electrodos para el electrocardiograma de inmediato.
They connected the electrodes for the EKG immediately.
Describing an urgent medical procedure.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Electrocardiograma
Wrong Abbreviation
Incorrect: Me hicieron un EKG en el hospital.
Correct: Me hicieron un electrocardiograma (ECG) en el hospital.
Spanish medical terminology uses ECG rather than EKG, since the word derives from Greek kardia through Spanish spelling conventions.
Gender Error
Incorrect: La electrocardiograma salió bien.
Correct: El electrocardiograma salió bien.
Electrocardiograma is masculine in Spanish because words ending in -ma of Greek origin typically take the masculine article.
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Common Questions About EKG in Spanish
- Is EKG the same word in Spanish?
- Spanish-speaking medical professionals use electrocardiograma as the full term and ECG as the standard abbreviation, rather than EKG which comes from the German Elektrokardiogramm.
- How do I ask for an EKG at a Spanish-speaking clinic?
- You can say 'Necesito un electrocardiograma' or simply ask for 'un ECG' — both are widely understood in any medical setting across Latin America and Spain.
- Is electrocardiograma masculine or feminine?
- Despite ending in -a, electrocardiograma is a masculine noun because it derives from Greek. Use 'el electrocardiograma' with masculine articles and adjectives.