sida
see-dah
/ˈsiða/
📝 In Action
La prevención del sida es una prioridad de salud pública.
B2AIDS prevention is a public health priority.
Se ha avanzado mucho en el tratamiento del sida en las últimas décadas.
C1Much progress has been made in AIDS treatment in recent decades.
El sida es causado por el virus VIH.
B2AIDS is caused by the HIV virus.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Gender Rule
Even though 'sida' ends in 'a', it is a masculine noun ('el sida'). This is because it is an acronym for Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida, and the core word síndrome (syndrome) is masculine.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Feminine Article
Mistake: “La sida”
Correction: El sida. Remember to use the masculine article 'el' because the word is grammatically masculine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Acronym Origin
SIDA is an acronym in Spanish, just like AIDS in English. It stands for Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sida
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish article is correctly used before the word 'sida'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full Spanish name that 'sida' stands for?
'SIDA' stands for *Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida* (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome).
Why is 'sida' masculine if it ends in 'a'?
Most words ending in 'a' are feminine, but 'sida' is an exception because it is an acronym for a phrase starting with the masculine noun *síndrome*.