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How to Say "calculi" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcalculiis cálculosB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
technical medical term for stones
A colorful storybook illustration of a small pile of smooth, rounded pebbles of various earthy colors.

Examples

Mi tío tuvo que ir al hospital por cálculos en el riñón.

My uncle had to go to the hospital for kidney stones.

El doctor dice que beber agua ayuda a prevenir los cálculos.

The doctor says drinking water helps prevent stones.

Stones vs. Rocks

Mistake:Using 'rocas' for medical stones.

Correction: Use 'cálculos' (formal) or 'piedras' (informal) for medical issues. 'Rocas' refers to large boulders in nature.

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