How to Say "cataract" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cataract” is “catarata” — B2 level.
Examples
Mi abuelo se operó de cataratas ayer.
My grandfather had cataract surgery yesterday.
La visión borrosa puede ser un síntoma de catarata.
Blurred vision can be a symptom of a cataract.
El cirujano extrajo la catarata con éxito.
The surgeon successfully removed the cataract.
The 'DE' connection
When talking about having surgery for this condition, Spanish uses the preposition 'de'. You say 'operarse de cataratas' (to operate oneself OF cataracts).
Plurality in Health
Even if someone only has the condition in one eye, people often refer to the condition in the plural: 'Tiene cataratas'.
Preposition Error
Mistake: “Saying 'operación para cataratas'.”
Correction: Say 'operación de cataratas'. In Spanish, we use 'de' to indicate what the surgery is treating.
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