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cardíaco

kar-DEE-ah-kohkaɾˈðjako

“cardíaco” means “cardiac” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

cardiac

Also: heart-related
A simple, stylized illustration of a red human heart.

📝 In Action

El paciente sufrió un paro cardíaco.

B1

The patient suffered a cardiac arrest (a heart stoppage).

Necesitamos revisar su historial cardíaco.

B2

We need to review your heart history.

La enfermedad cardíaca es muy común en adultos mayores.

B1

Heart disease is very common in older adults.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • del corazón (of the heart)

Common Collocations

  • ataque cardíaco – heart attack
  • cirugía cardíaca – heart surgery

heart patient

Nounm/fB2
Spain
A person in a light blue hospital gown sitting on a bed, resting a hand gently over their chest.

📝 In Action

La doctora dijo que ese cardíaco necesita más descanso.

B2

The doctor said that heart patient needs more rest.

Ella es una cardíaca que lleva años en tratamiento.

C1

She is a heart patient who has been in treatment for years.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enfermo del corazón (heart sick person)
  • paciente (patient)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cardíaco" in Spanish:

cardiac→heart patient→heart-related→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cardíaco

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of 'cardíaco'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
corazón(heart) — Noun
cardiología(cardiology) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
farmacéuticodiagnóstico
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes directly from the Greek word 'kardiakos,' meaning 'pertaining to the heart.' It entered Spanish via Latin and is related to the root word 'corazón' (heart).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: cardiacFrench: cardiaque

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cardíaco' a permanent condition or a temporary event?

'Cardíaco' is an adjective that describes something related to the heart. It can describe a one-time event (e.g., 'paro cardíaco' - cardiac arrest) or a long-term problem (e.g., 'enfermedad cardíaca' - heart disease).