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anestesia

ah-nes-TEH-syah/anesˈtesja/

“anestesia” means “anesthesia” in Spanish (medical substance or state).

anesthesia

Also: numbness
NounfB1
General
A small blue glass medicine bottle and a needle-less syringe resting on a clean white surface.

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El dentista me puso anestesia local para quitarme la muela.

A2

The dentist gave me local anesthesia to remove my tooth.

Todavía siento la cara dormida por la anestesia.

B1

I still feel my face numb because of the anesthesia.

La cirugía se realizó con anestesia general.

B2

The surgery was performed under general anesthesia.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • insensibilidad (insensitivity/numbness)
  • narcótico (narcotic)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • poner anestesia – to give/administer anesthesia
  • anestesia local – local anesthesia
  • bajo los efectos de la anestesia – under the influence of anesthesia

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedarse en la anestesia – to remain unconscious longer than expected (medical context)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anestesia" in Spanish:

anesthesia→numbness→

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Quick Quiz: anestesia

Question 1 of 3

Which verb is most commonly used when a doctor administers anesthesia?

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👥 Word Family▼
anestesiar(to anesthetize/to numb) — Verb
anestesista(anesthesiologist) — Noun
anestesiado(anesthetized/numb) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
cortesíapoesíadía
📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'anaisthesia', which means 'a lack of feeling or sensation'. It combines 'an-' (without) and 'aisthesis' (feeling).

First recorded: 18th century (modern medical use)

Cognates (Related words)

English: anesthesiaFrench: anesthésieItalian: anestesia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'anestesia' only refer to the medicine?

It can refer to both the drug itself and the state of being numb or unconscious during a procedure.

How do I say 'I am numb'?

You can say 'Estoy anestesiado' (I am anesthetized) or more commonly 'Estoy dormido' (referring to the specific body part).

Is 'anestesista' the same as 'anestesiólogo'?

Yes, both refer to the medical specialist. 'Anestesiólogo' is the more formal medical title, while 'anestesista' is common in everyday speech.