fenicado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/feniˈkaðo/

How the word is used

The word "fenicado" is a specialized term used in medicine in Spanish. It refers to a lesion caused by the venom of certain animals such as scorpions or spiders. In terms of frequency of use, this word is not commonly used in everyday language but is more likely to be found in written medical contexts.

Example Sentences

1. Le picó un alacrán y le provocó un fenicado en el brazo.

2. He was stung by a scorpion and it caused a lesion on his arm.

3. La paciente presentaba síntomas de intoxicación por el veneno de araña con un fenicado en la pierna.

4. The patient showed symptoms of spider venom poisoning with a lesion on her leg.

Idiomatic Expressions

In the medical field, the term "fenicado" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. However, here are some common medical idioms in Spanish:

1. Estar en las últimas
2. Translation: To be in critical condition

3. Example: El paciente está en las últimas, necesitamos actuar rápidamente.

   • The patient is in critical condition, we need to act quickly.

4. Ponerse las pilas

5. Translation: To pay attention, to become more alert
6. Example: Después de la operación, el paciente se puso las pilas y empezó a recuperarse rápidamente.
   • After the surgery, the patient paid attention and started to recover quickly.

Etymology

The term "fenicado" comes from the word "fénix," which translates to "phoenix" in English, likely referencing the bird that was believed to rise from its own ashes, symbolizing regeneration or healing.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Lesión por veneno, lesión venenosa
• Antonyms: Sano, ileso, indemne