How to Say "pathology" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pathology” is “patología” — B2 level.
Examples
La patología es una asignatura difícil en la carrera de medicina.
Pathology is a difficult subject in the medical degree.
El laboratorio de patología analiza las muestras de tejido.
The pathology lab analyzes tissue samples.
Gracias a la patología, entendemos mejor cómo mutan los virus.
Thanks to pathology, we better understand how viruses mutate.
The Accent Mark Matters
The accent on the 'í' tells you to emphasize that sound and keep it separate from the 'a'. Without it, the word wouldn't sound right!
Feminine Word Pattern
Like most Spanish words ending in '-ía', this word is feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “patologia”
Correction: patología (Always include the accent mark over the 'i' to keep the correct rhythm).
Other Meanings of “patología”
“patología” can also mean:
- technical term for an abnormality(B1)
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