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How to Say "hemorrhage" in Spanish

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sangrado

/sahn-GRAH-doh//saŋˈɡɾaðo/

nounA2formal or severe medical context
Use 'sangrado' for general bleeding from a wound or in a medical context that isn't necessarily severe or internal.
A small red bandage on a person's finger with a single tiny drop of red blood.

Examples

El médico logró detener el sangrado de la herida.

The doctor managed to stop the bleeding from the wound.

El sangrado de encías puede ser un signo de gingivitis.

Bleeding gums can be a sign of gingivitis.

Si el sangrado persiste, busque atención médica de inmediato.

If the bleeding continues, seek medical attention immediately.

Nouns from Verbs

This word is the '-ado' form of the verb 'sangrar' (to bleed). In Spanish, these forms often become nouns that describe the action or the result of the verb.

Sangre vs. Sangrado

Mistake: “Tengo mucho sangre.”

Correction: Tengo un sangrado (o mucha sangre). Use 'sangre' for the red liquid itself and 'sangrado' for the process or event of bleeding.

derrame

/deh-rrah-meh//deˈrame/

nounB2internal bleeding
Choose 'derrame' when referring to internal bleeding, particularly in the context of a stroke or a similar condition where blood has escaped its vessels internally.
A simple medical silhouette of a human head with a small red area inside the brain region.

Examples

Mi tío se está recuperando de un derrame cerebral.

My uncle is recovering from a stroke.

El médico dijo que tenía un derrame en la rodilla.

The doctor said he had fluid on the knee.

Un fuerte golpe puede causar un derrame interno.

A heavy blow can cause internal bleeding.

Using Adjectives

To specify which medical issue it is, always add an adjective like 'cerebral' (brain) or 'articular' (joint).

Confusing with 'Ataque'

Mistake: “Tuvo un ataque cerebral.”

Correction: While understood, 'derrame cerebral' is the more common way to describe a stroke caused by bleeding.

hemorragia

eh-moh-RRAH-hee-ah/emoˈrraxja/

nounC1medical term for severe bleeding
Use 'hemorragia' for the specific medical term denoting severe or significant bleeding, often internal, that requires medical attention.
A close-up illustration of pale skin with a small, bright red wound actively dripping a thick stream of blood, symbolizing a hemorrhage.

Examples

Después del accidente, el paciente tuvo una hemorragia interna que fue difícil de controlar.

After the accident, the patient had an internal hemorrhage that was difficult to control.

Los paramédicos actuaron rápido para detener la hemorragia.

The paramedics acted quickly to stop the bleeding.

Feminine Noun Rule

Even though 'hemorragia' ends in '-a', like most feminine nouns, remember to always use the feminine article: 'la hemorragia'.

General vs. Specific Bleeding Terms

Learners often confuse 'sangrado' and 'hemorragia'. Remember that 'sangrado' is a broader term for any bleeding, while 'hemorragia' specifically implies severe or dangerous bleeding, often internal. 'Derrame' is even more specific, typically used for strokes.

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