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neumonía

neh-oo-moh-NEE-ah/newmoˈnia/

“neumonía” means “pneumonia” in Spanish (an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs).

pneumonia

Also: lung infection
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A colorful illustration of a person resting in bed with a warm blanket and a glass of water, showing they are recovering from a lung infection.

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Mi abuelo está en el hospital por una neumonía.

A1

My grandfather is in the hospital because of pneumonia.

Los síntomas de la neumonía incluyen tos y fiebre alta.

B1

Pneumonia symptoms include coughing and a high fever.

Es fundamental tratar la neumonía bacteriana con antibióticos.

B2

It is essential to treat bacterial pneumonia with antibiotics.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pulmonía (pneumonia)

Common Collocations

  • neumonía bilateral – pneumonia in both lungs
  • contraer neumonía – to catch pneumonia
  • neumonía atípica – walking pneumonia (atypical)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "neumonía" in Spanish:

lung infection→pneumonia→

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Quick Quiz: neumonía

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How do you say 'the pneumonia' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pulmón(lung) — Noun
neumónico(related to pneumonia) — Adjective
neumonólogo(lung doctor) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
armoníatíadía
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'pneumon' meaning lung, combined with the ending 'ia' which is used for medical conditions.

First recorded: 18th Century

Cognates (Related words)

English: pneumoniaFrench: pneumonie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a silent 'P' in the Spanish spelling?

No. While English uses 'pneumonia', Spanish simplified it to 'neumonía'.

Is 'neumonía' formal?

It is the standard medical term, but it is used in both formal and casual settings.

Can I use 'pulmonía' instead?

Yes, they are interchangeable, though 'neumonía' is more common in medical reports.