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How to Say Plantar Fasciitis in Spanish
Fascitis Plantar · noun · fahs-SEE-tees plahn-TAHR
Plantar fasciitis translates to 'fascitis plantar' in Spanish — note the reversed word order (adjective after noun). This medical term is used identically in all Spanish-speaking countries. In everyday conversation, people might describe it as 'dolor en la planta del pie' (pain in the sole of the foot) or 'dolor de talón' (heel pain).
Pronounced fahs-SEE-tees plahn-TAHR. The stress in 'fascitis' falls on the second syllable, and 'plantar' is stressed on the final syllable.
La fascitis plantar me impide correr desde hace dos meses.
Plantar fasciitis has prevented me from running for two months.
Plantar Fasciitis in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for plantar fasciitis, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| fascitis plantar | plantar fasciitis | fahs-SEE-tees plahn-TAHR | Default, widely understood |
| dolor de talón | plantar fasciitis | lay description |
How Native Speakers Use Fascitis Plantar
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical consultation
El podólogo me diagnosticó fascitis plantar y me recomendó plantillas ortopédicas.
The podiatrist diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis and recommended orthopedic insoles.
Medical scenario with specialist vocabulary: podólogo (podiatrist), plantillas (insoles).
Explaining symptoms
Siento un dolor agudo en el talón cada vez que me pongo de pie.
I feel a sharp pain in my heel every time I stand up.
Describing the condition's main symptom without using the medical term.
Treatment discussion
Los estiramientos diarios me ayudaron mucho con la fascitis plantar.
Daily stretches helped me a lot with the plantar fasciitis.
Discussing treatment using 'estiramientos' (stretches) as a common remedy.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Fascitis Plantar
Wrong word order
Incorrect: Tengo plantar fascitis.
Correct: Tengo fascitis plantar.
In Spanish, the adjective 'plantar' comes after the noun 'fascitis,' following standard Spanish adjective placement — the reverse of English word order.
Misspelling as 'fasciitis'
Incorrect: Me diagnosticaron fasciitis plantar.
Correct: Me diagnosticaron fascitis plantar.
In Spanish, the medical term drops one 'i' compared to English: it's 'fascitis' (not 'fasciitis'). The Spanish spelling follows its own orthographic rules.
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Common Questions About Plantar Fasciitis in Spanish
- Why is the word order reversed in Spanish?
- Spanish places descriptive adjectives after nouns as its default word order, so 'plantar fasciitis' becomes 'fascitis plantar' — this applies to most medical terms where English puts the qualifier first and Spanish puts it second.
- How would I describe this condition informally in Spanish?
- If you don't remember the medical term, you can describe it as 'un dolor fuerte en la planta del pie, especialmente en el talón' (a strong pain in the sole of the foot, especially in the heel), which any Spanish-speaking doctor would immediately recognize as plantar fasciitis.
- What related medical vocabulary should I know?
- Useful related terms include 'talón' (heel), 'planta del pie' (sole of the foot), 'podólogo' (podiatrist), 'plantillas' (insoles), 'estiramientos' (stretches), and 'inflamación' (inflammation) — these help you discuss the condition and its treatment fluently.