How to Say "transplant" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “transplant” is “trasplante” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El trasplante de riñón salvó la vida del paciente.
The kidney transplant saved the patient's life.
Muchos pacientes están en lista de espera para un trasplante.
Many patients are on a waiting list for a transplant.
El hospital es líder en trasplantes de corazón.
The hospital is a leader in heart transplants.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', which can sometimes be feminine, this word is always masculine: 'el trasplante'.
The Noun vs. The Action
Use 'trasplante' for the procedure or the result itself. If you want to describe the action of doing it, use the verb 'trasplantar'.
Confusing with the Verb
Mistake: “Yo trasplante la flor.”
Correction: Yo trasplanto la flor (or) Hice un trasplante.
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