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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Estado de salud

Aquí aprenderás todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre la condición de salud, recopiladas específicamente para estudiantes de nivel C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
palpitation
[Sustantivo]

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

Ex: She kept a diary to track her palpitations, noting any triggers or patterns that might help identify the cause .Ella llevaba un diario para rastrear sus **palpitaciones**, anotando cualquier desencadenante o patrón que pudiera ayudar a identificar la causa.
pneumonia
[Sustantivo]

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

neumonía, pulmonía

neumonía, pulmonía

Ex: Vaccination against common pathogens , such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza virus , can help prevent pneumonia and reduce its severity if contracted .La vacunación contra patógenos comunes, como Streptococcus pneumoniae y el virus de la influenza, puede ayudar a prevenir la **neumonía** y reducir su gravedad si se contrae.
catarrh
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition during which mucus accumulates in one's nose, throat, or sinuses and blocks them

catarro

catarro

Ex: During the winter months , many people experience catarrh due to the increased prevalence of respiratory infections .Durante los meses de invierno, muchas personas experimentan **catarro** debido a la mayor prevalencia de infecciones respiratorias.
malaise
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

malestar

malestar

Ex: After recovering from the flu , he experienced lingering malaise, making it difficult to return to his normal routine .Después de recuperarse de la gripe, experimentó un **malestar** persistente, lo que le dificultó volver a su rutina normal.
contagion
[Sustantivo]

any disease or virus that can be easily passed from one person to another

enfermedad contagiosa

enfermedad contagiosa

Ex: Despite their efforts , the contagion spread rapidly , leading to a significant increase in hospital admissions .A pesar de sus esfuerzos, la **contagio** se propagó rápidamente, lo que llevó a un aumento significativo en los ingresos hospitalarios.
congestion
[Sustantivo]

a condition where an excess amount of blood or other fluid accumulates in a part of the body, leading to swelling or discomfort

congestión, hinchazón

congestión, hinchazón

Ex: During allergy season , many people experience congestion due to increased pollen in the air .Durante la temporada de alergias, muchas personas experimentan **congestión** debido al aumento del polen en el aire.
lesion
[Sustantivo]

a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury, disease, or other causes

lesión

lesión

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a knee lesion sustained during training .El atleta visitó al especialista en medicina deportiva para una evaluación de una **lesión** en la rodilla sufrida durante el entrenamiento.
ulcer
[Sustantivo]

a lesion or sore on the skin that might bleed or even produce a poisonous substance

úlcera, llaga

úlcera, llaga

Ex: The endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .La endoscopia reveló una **úlcera** en el revestimiento de su esófago, lo que explicaba la sensación de ardor persistente que sentía.
pathogen
[Sustantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

agente patógeno

agente patógeno

Ex: The pathogen responsible for malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito .El **patógeno** responsable de la malaria se transmite a los humanos a través de la picadura de un mosquito infectado.
indisposition
[Sustantivo]

a mild state of being unwell, often leading to a temporary inability to perform one's usual activities

indisposición, malestar

indisposición, malestar

Ex: The athlete decided to withdraw from the competition due to an unexpected indisposition affecting their performance .El atleta decidió retirarse de la competencia debido a una **indisposición** inesperada que afectó su rendimiento.
bout
[Sustantivo]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

ataque

ataque

Ex: A sudden bout of vertigo caused her to feel dizzy and disoriented , prompting her to sit down and rest .Un **episodio** repentino de vértigo le hizo sentirse mareada y desorientada, lo que la llevó a sentarse y descansar.
patient zero
[Sustantivo]

the first person known to have a certain disease, often seen as the starting point of an outbreak

paciente cero

paciente cero

Ex: By identifying patient zero early , authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease .Al identificar **el paciente cero** temprano, las autoridades pueden implementar medidas de contención efectivas para controlar la propagación de la enfermedad.
anorexic
[Sustantivo]

a person who has an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction

anoréxico

anoréxico

Ex: The documentary aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by anorexics and the importance of early intervention .El documental tenía como objetivo concienciar sobre los desafíos que enfrentan los **anoréxicos** y la importancia de la intervención temprana.
morbidity
[Sustantivo]

the prevalence of disease or injury within a specific population over a particular period

morbilidad, prevalencia de la enfermedad

morbilidad, prevalencia de la enfermedad

Ex: Public health campaigns target behaviors that increase morbidity.Las campañas de salud pública se dirigen a los comportamientos que aumentan la **morbilidad**.
malady
[Sustantivo]

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

enfermedad, mal

enfermedad, mal

Ex: The medieval village was plagued by a malady that spread rapidly , causing widespread illness and death .El pueblo medieval fue azotado por una **enfermedad** que se propagó rápidamente, causando una enfermedad generalizada y muerte.
affliction
[Sustantivo]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

aflicción

aflicción

Ex: The affliction of migraines made it difficult for her to concentrate and disrupted her daily routine .**La aflicción** de las migrañas le dificultó concentrarse y alteró su rutina diaria.
valetudinarian
[Adjetivo]

a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

valetudinario, hipocondríaco

valetudinario, hipocondríaco

Ex: The valetudinarian attitude in the family led to regular discussions about health concerns , sometimes overshadowing other topics .La actitud **valetudinaria** en la familia condujo a discusiones regulares sobre preocupaciones de salud, a veces eclipsando otros temas.
stricken
[Adjetivo]

deeply affected, overwhelmed, or afflicted by a strong emotion, illness, or adversity

afligido, acongojado, afectado

afligido, acongojado, afectado

Ex: The actor's performance was so moving that the audience was stricken with a profound sense of empathy.La actuación del actor fue tan conmovedora que el público quedó **afectado** por un profundo sentido de empatía.
spry
[Adjetivo]

energetic and agile, especially in older age

ágil, enérgico

ágil, enérgico

Ex: The spry retiree enjoyed morning jogs in the park, often completing several laps with ease.El jubilado **ágil** disfrutaba de los trotecitos matutinos en el parque, a menudo completando varias vueltas con facilidad.
anemic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

anémico

anémico

Ex: Despite feeling tired all the time , she initially attributed her symptoms to stress until a blood test confirmed that she was anemic.A pesar de sentirse cansada todo el tiempo, inicialmente atribuyó sus síntomas al estrés hasta que un análisis de sangre confirmó que estaba **anémica**.
ailing
[Adjetivo]

suffering from an illness or injury

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: Sarah's ailing aunt relied on daily medication to manage her heart condition.La tía **enferma** de Sarah dependía de medicamentos diarios para controlar su afección cardíaca.
sallow
[Adjetivo]

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

amarillento

amarillento

Ex: The character in the novel was described as having a sallow face , reflecting the challenging circumstances they faced .El personaje de la novela fue descrito como tener un rostro **amarillento**, reflejando las circunstancias desafiantes que enfrentaba.
spent
[Adjetivo]

feeling or appearing completely exhausted

agotado, exhausto

agotado, exhausto

Ex: By the time they finished the project, everyone was spent and ready for a break.Para cuando terminaron el proyecto, todos estaban **agotados** y listos para un descanso.
pallid
[Adjetivo]

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

pálido

pálido

Ex: His pallid face indicated that he had not fully recovered from the flu .Su rostro **pálido** indicaba que no se había recuperado completamente de la gripe.
enervated
[Adjetivo]

weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

enervado, debilitado

enervado, debilitado

Ex: The persistent lack of sleep resulted in an enervated state , impacting both focus and mood .La falta persistente de sueño resultó en un estado **enervado**, afectando tanto el enfoque como el estado de ánimo.
ghastly
[Adjetivo]

looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

cadavérico, pálido

cadavérico, pálido

Ex: The hiker appeared ghastly after being lost in the wilderness for days, his skin clammy and his lips trembling with exhaustion.El excursionista parecía **lívido** después de estar perdido en la naturaleza durante días, su piel húmeda y sus labios temblorosos por el agotamiento.
salubrious
[Adjetivo]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

salubre

salubre

Ex: The architect designed the office building with large windows and green spaces to create a salubrious workspace conducive to productivity and well-being .El arquitecto diseñó el edificio de oficinas con grandes ventanales y espacios verdes para crear un espacio de trabajo **saludable** que favorezca la productividad y el bienestar.
endemic
[Adjetivo]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

endémico

endémico

Ex: The government implemented vaccination campaigns to address endemic diseases such as measles and polio, aiming to achieve herd immunity within the population.El gobierno implementó campañas de vacunación para abordar enfermedades **endémicas** como el sarampión y la polio, con el objetivo de lograr la inmunidad colectiva dentro de la población.

related to a state in which an individual's immune system is weakened or impaired, making them more susceptible to infections and illnesses

inmunocomprometido,  inmunodeprimido

inmunocomprometido, inmunodeprimido

Ex: Hospitalized patients are more vulnerable to infections if they are immunocompromised.Los pacientes hospitalizados son más vulnerables a las infecciones si están **inmunocomprometidos**.
asymptomatic
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) not showing any symptoms associated with it

asintomático

asintomático

Ex: Despite being asymptomatic, the patient was advised to monitor their health closely for any signs of illness .A pesar de ser **asintomático**, se le aconsejó al paciente que monitoreara su salud de cerca por cualquier signo de enfermedad.
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