Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Fatty Liver in Spanish
Hígado graso · noun · EE-gah-doh GRAH-soh
The Spanish term for fatty liver is 'hígado graso,' a direct translation where 'hígado' means liver and 'graso' means fatty. The formal medical term is 'esteatosis hepática,' used in clinical settings.
Pronounce it as EE-gah-doh GRAH-soh, with the stress on the first syllable of each word. The 'h' in 'hígado' is silent.
El doctor me diagnosticó hígado graso.
The doctor diagnosed me with fatty liver.
fatty liver in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for fatty liver, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| hígado graso | fatty liver | EE-gah-doh GRAH-soh | Default, widely understood |
| esteatosis hepática | fatty liver | medical/formal term |
How Native Speakers Use Hígado graso
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical diagnosis
El ultrasonido mostró que tengo hígado graso.
The ultrasound showed that I have fatty liver.
Receiving a medical test result.
Diet advice
Para tratar el hígado graso, debes reducir las grasas.
To treat fatty liver, you should reduce fats.
A doctor giving dietary guidance.
Health discussion
El hígado graso es muy común en personas con sobrepeso.
Fatty liver is very common in overweight people.
Discussing a health condition.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Hígado graso
Word order error
Incorrect: Tengo graso hígado.
Correct: Tengo hígado graso.
In this medical term, the adjective 'graso' comes after the noun 'hígado,' following the standard Spanish noun-adjective order.
Missing accent
Incorrect: Me diagnosticaron higado graso.
Correct: Me diagnosticaron hígado graso.
The accent on 'hígado' is required — it is an esdrújula word (stressed on the third-to-last syllable), which always carries a written accent.
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Common Questions About fatty liver in Spanish
- What is the difference between hígado graso and esteatosis hepática?
- Both terms describe the same condition — 'hígado graso' is the everyday expression patients understand, while 'esteatosis hepática' is the technical medical term used in clinical reports and academic literature.
- How do you say liver in Spanish?
- The liver is called 'hígado' in Spanish, and it can refer to both the anatomical organ and the food (liver as a dish), similar to English.
- Is fatty liver a common health topic in Spanish-speaking countries?
- Hígado graso has become an increasingly discussed health concern across Latin America and Spain, often linked to dietary habits, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles in modern urban populations.