How to Say "cicatrix" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cicatrix” is “cicatriz” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
medical/formal term
Examples
Tiene una cicatriz grande en el codo por una caída de niño.
He has a large scar on his elbow from a fall as a child.
La crema ayuda a que la cicatriz se vea menos.
The cream helps the scar look less noticeable.
Después de la operación, solo quedó una pequeña cicatriz.
After the operation, only a small scar remained.
Feminine Noun Ending in -Z
Even though many Spanish nouns ending in -z are masculine, 'cicatriz' is feminine. Remember to use 'la' or 'una' with it: 'la cicatriz'.
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “El cicatriz”
Correction: La cicatriz. This word is always feminine.
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