How to Say "calculus" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “calculus” is “cálculo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
dental or medical technical term
Examples
El paciente tiene un cálculo renal muy pequeño.
The patient has a very small kidney stone.
El dentista me quitó el cálculo de los dientes.
The dentist removed the tartar/calculus from my teeth.
Technical vs. Casual
While doctors say 'cálculo,' many people will just say 'piedra' (stone) in casual conversation.
Other Meanings of “cálculo”
“cálculo” can also mean:
- the branch of mathematics(C1, formal)
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