Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
ROSACEA in Spanish: ROSÁCEA
Rosácea · noun · rroh-SAH-seh-ah
The medical skin condition rosacea is called rosácea in Spanish, with a written accent on the second a. Rosácea is a chronic condition characterized by facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small bumps, primarily affecting the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. The term is used consistently across all Spanish-speaking countries in both medical literature and everyday health discussions. Knowing this word can be helpful when visiting a dermatologist or discussing skincare in Spanish.
rroh-SAH-seh-ah
El dermatólogo le diagnosticó rosácea en las mejillas.
The dermatologist diagnosed rosacea on her cheeks.
How Native Speakers Use Rosácea
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Medical consultation
La rosácea puede empeorar con la exposición al sol y ciertos alimentos.
Rosacea can worsen with sun exposure and certain foods.
Identifying triggers is a key part of managing rosácea.
Describing symptoms
Noto enrojecimiento constante en mis mejillas; creo que podría ser rosácea.
I notice constant redness on my cheeks; I think it might be rosacea.
Enrojecimiento (redness) is the most common symptom described.
Skincare advice
Si tienes rosácea, usa protector solar todos los días y evita productos irritantes.
If you have rosacea, use sunscreen every day and avoid irritating products.
Sun protection is one of the primary recommendations for rosácea management.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Rosácea
Forgetting the accent mark
Incorrect: Me diagnosticaron rosacea.
Correct: Me diagnosticaron rosácea.
The written accent on the second a is required because rosácea is an esdrújula word (stress on the third-to-last syllable). Without it, the stress pattern changes and the word looks incomplete.
Confusing with rosa or rosado
Incorrect: Tengo rosa en la cara. (meaning rosacea)
Correct: Tengo rosácea en la cara.
Rosa means 'pink' or 'rose,' while rosácea is the specific medical condition. Saying 'I have pink on my face' does not communicate the diagnosis.
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Common Questions About Rosacea in Spanish
- How is rosácea pronounced in Spanish?
- Rosácea is pronounced rroh-SAH-seh-ah, with the stress on the second syllable (sá). The initial r in Spanish is trilled (a strong rolled r), and the c before e is pronounced as either 'th' (in Spain) or 's' (in Latin America).
- Is rosácea the same word in all Spanish-speaking countries?
- Rosácea is the universal medical term across all Spanish-speaking countries. Medical terminology in Spanish is highly standardized because it derives from Latin and Greek roots shared internationally. There are no regional synonyms or slang terms for this condition.
- How do you describe rosacea symptoms in Spanish?
- Common symptom descriptions include enrojecimiento facial (facial redness), vasos sanguíneos visibles (visible blood vessels), granos o pápulas (bumps or papules), and sensación de ardor (burning sensation). A dermatologist (dermatólogo) is the specialist who diagnoses and treats rosácea.