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How to Say "cancer" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcanceris cáncerB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
disease
A simple, stylized pink ribbon tied into a loop, the universally recognized symbol for cancer awareness.

Examples

Su tío está recibiendo tratamiento para el cáncer.

His uncle is receiving treatment for cancer.

La prevención del cáncer es muy importante para la salud pública.

Cancer prevention is very important for public health.

Other Meanings ofcáncer

cáncercan also mean:

  • astrological sign/zodiac sign(B2)

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