How to Say "asthma" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “asthma” is “asma” — B1 level.
Examples
Tengo asma desde que era niño.
I have had asthma since I was a child.
El asma puede empeorar con el polen.
Asthma can get worse with pollen.
Ella usa un inhalador para controlar su asma bronquial.
She uses an inhaler to control her bronchial asthma.
The 'El' Trap
Even though 'asma' is a feminine word, we say 'el asma' because it starts with a stressed 'A' sound. Using 'el' makes it easier to say, but the word remains feminine at its heart.
Keeping Adjectives Feminine
Because the word is actually feminine, any words describing it must end in 'a'. You should say 'el asma ruda' (harsh asthma), not 'el asma rudo'.
Avoid 'La Asma'
Mistake: “La asma es difícil.”
Correction: El asma es difícil. (In Spanish, we use 'el' before feminine words that start with a loud, stressed 'A' to avoid the sounds running together.)
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