How to Say "syndrome" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “syndrome” is “síndrome” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El doctor identificó los síntomas y confirmó el síndrome.
The doctor identified the symptoms and confirmed the syndrome.
El síndrome de Down es una condición genética muy conocida.
Down syndrome is a very well-known genetic condition.
Masculine Noun Rule
'Síndrome' is always masculine, even though it ends in '-e'. You must use 'el' or 'un' before it (e.g., 'el síndrome').
Making it Plural
To make it plural, you simply add an 's': 'los síndromes'. The stress stays on the 'i'.
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “La síndrome”
Correction: El síndrome. Remember that words ending in -ma, -pa, or -ta that come from Greek, like 'síndrome', are usually masculine.
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