How to Say "numbness" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “numbness” is “anestesia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El dentista me puso anestesia local para quitarme la muela.
The dentist gave me local anesthesia to remove my tooth.
Todavía siento la cara dormida por la anestesia.
I still feel my face numb because of the anesthesia.
La cirugía se realizó con anestesia general.
The surgery was performed under general anesthesia.
Feminine Noun Rules
Even though it is a medical term, it follows the basic rule: nouns ending in '-a' are almost always feminine. Use 'la' and 'una'.
Verbs for 'Giving' Anesthesia
In Spanish, we don't 'give' (dar) anesthesia. We 'put' (poner) or 'apply' (aplicar) it. For example: 'El médico me puso la anestesia'.
Using 'Dar' instead of 'Poner'
Mistake: “El doctor me dio anestesia.”
Correction: El doctor me puso anestesia. While 'dar' is understood, 'poner' is much more natural for injections and treatments.
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