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


Part of Speech

The word "padecimiento" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of "padecimiento" in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is:
/pa.ðe.θiˈmen.to/ (Note: In Latin American Spanish, the /θ/ sound is typically pronounced as /s/).

Translation Options into English

The word "padecimiento" can be translated into English as: - "suffering" - "ailment" - "condition" - "affliction"

Meaning and Usage

"Padecimiento" refers to the experience of suffering or the state of having a physical or mental condition (especially one that causes discomfort or pain). It is commonly used in medical contexts to refer to diseases, disorders, or health issues. The frequency of use is relatively high in both oral and written forms, particularly in discussions related to health, medicine, and psychology.

Example Sentences

  1. El padecimiento que sufre la paciente es bastante grave.
    The suffering that the patient endures is quite severe.

  2. Muchos padecimientos se relacionan con el estrés.
    Many ailments are related to stress.

  3. Es importante tratar el padecimiento a tiempo para evitar complicaciones.
    It is important to treat the condition in time to avoid complications.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "padecimiento" is primarily used in a clinical or medical sense, it does not feature prominently in idiomatic expressions. However, it can be part of phrases that emphasize suffering or ailments, such as:

  1. "Sufrir de un padecimiento crónico"
    To suffer from a chronic ailment.

  2. "Vivir con un padecimiento"
    To live with a condition.

  3. "Los padecimientos de la vida"
    The sufferings of life.

  4. "Superar un padecimiento"
    To overcome an affliction.

Etymology

The word "padecimiento" comes from the Spanish verb "padecer," which means "to suffer." The verb itself is derived from the Latin "pati," which also means "to suffer" or "to endure."

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23-07-2024