úlcera
“úlcera” means “ulcer” in Spanish (a sore on the skin or inside the body).
ulcer
Also: sore, blight
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El médico me dijo que tengo una úlcera en el estómago.
A2The doctor told me I have a stomach ulcer.
El estrés constante puede causar una úlcera gástrica.
B1Constant stress can cause a gastric ulcer.
La corrupción es la úlcera de nuestra sociedad.
C1Corruption is the blight of our society.
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From the Latin 'ulcera', which is the plural of 'ulcus' meaning a sore or an ulcer.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'úlcera' always refer to a medical condition?
Mostly, yes. However, it can be used figuratively to describe something that is corrupting or slowly destroying a system, like 'la úlcera de la corrupción'.
Is 'úlcera' used for a simple cut?
No, for a simple cut or scrape, use the word 'herida'.
Is it the same word in Latin America and Spain?
Yes, the meaning is identical. The only difference is the pronunciation of the 'c' (like 's' in Latin America and like 'th' in Spain).