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How to Say Gout in Spanish
Gota · noun · GOH-tah
The Spanish word for gout is "gota." This medical term refers to a painful type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid crystallizing in the joints. Note that gota also means "drop" in everyday Spanish, so context is key when using this word.
GOH-tah
El médico le diagnosticó gota en el pie derecho.
The doctor diagnosed him with gout in his right foot.
Gout in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for gout, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| gota | gout | GOH-tah | Default, widely understood |
| artritis gotosa | gout | Medical (gouty arthritis) | |
| podagra | gout | Clinical (gout in the big toe) |
How Native Speakers Use Gota
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At a medical appointment
El análisis de sangre confirmó que tiene gota.
The blood test confirmed that he has gout.
A doctor discussing lab results that reveal elevated uric acid levels consistent with gout.
Describing symptoms to a friend
No puedo caminar bien porque la gota me afecta la rodilla.
I can't walk properly because gout is affecting my knee.
Explaining how gout-related joint pain limits daily movement.
Using the clinical term
El reumatólogo trató su artritis gotosa con medicamentos.
The rheumatologist treated his gouty arthritis with medication.
In formal medical settings, artritis gotosa is used as the full clinical name for the condition.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Gota
Confusing gota (gout) with gota (drop)
Incorrect: Tengo una gota en el dedo gordo del pie. (ambiguous without context)
Correct: Tengo gota en el dedo gordo del pie.
When referring to the medical condition, gota is used without the indefinite article "una." Saying "una gota" shifts the meaning toward "a drop," as in a drop of liquid. Omitting the article or adding medical context makes the meaning clear.
Using gota as a verb
Incorrect: Me estoy gotando mucho últimamente.
Correct: La gota me está molestando mucho últimamente.
Gota is strictly a noun in medical usage. There is no verb form "gotar" for having gout. Instead, pair gota with verbs like tener (to have), sufrir (to suffer from), or molestar (to bother).
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Common Questions About Gout in Spanish
- Does gota always mean gout in Spanish?
- Gota most commonly means drop — as in una gota de agua (a drop of water). It only refers to the medical condition when context makes it clear, such as tiene gota (he has gout) or un ataque de gota (a gout attack).
- What is the difference between gota and artritis gotosa?
- Gota is the everyday word patients and doctors both use for gout. Artritis gotosa is the formal medical term meaning "gouty arthritis" and appears in clinical reports, prescriptions, and medical literature. They refer to the same condition, but artritis gotosa is more precise in professional settings.
- How do you describe a gout flare-up in Spanish?
- A gout flare-up is commonly called "un ataque de gota" or "un brote de gota" in Spanish. You might say "Tuve un ataque de gota anoche" (I had a gout attack last night) to describe a sudden episode of intense joint pain.