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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Estado de salud

Aquí aprenderá todas las palabras esenciales para hablar sobre el estado 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

palpitación, latido irregular

Ex: She kept a diary to track palpitations, noting any triggers or patterns that might help identify the cause .
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 pneumonia and reduce its severity if contracted .
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 catarrh due to the increased prevalence of respiratory infections .
malaise
[Sustantivo]

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

malestar

malestar

Ex: After recovering from the flu , he experienced malaise, making it difficult to return to his normal routine .
contagion
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad contagiosa

enfermedad contagiosa

Ex: Despite their efforts , contagion spread rapidly , leading to a significant increase in hospital admissions .
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, embotellamiento

congestión, embotellamiento

Ex: During allergy season , many people congestion due to increased pollen in the air .
lesion
[Sustantivo]

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

lesión, daño

lesión, daño

Ex: The athlete visited the sports medicine specialist for an evaluation of a lesion sustained during training .
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 ulcer in the lining of his esophagus , which explained the persistent burning sensation he felt .
pathogen
[Sustantivo]

any organism that can cause diseases

agente patógeno

agente patógeno

Ex: pathogen responsible for malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito .
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 indisposition affecting their performance .
bout
[Sustantivo]

a short period during which someone is suffering from an illness

ataque

ataque

Ex: A bout of vertigo caused her to feel dizzy and disoriented , prompting her to sit down and rest .
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 patient zero early , authorities can implement effective containment measures to control the spread of the disease .
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 anorexics and the importance of early intervention .
morbidity
[Sustantivo]

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

morbidez, morbilidad

morbidez, morbilidad

Ex: Public health campaigns target behaviors that morbidity.
malady
[Sustantivo]

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

enfermedad, mal

enfermedad, mal

Ex: The medieval village was plagued by malady that spread rapidly , causing widespread illness and death .
affliction
[Sustantivo]

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

aflicción

aflicción

Ex: affliction of migraines made it difficult for her to concentrate and disrupted her daily routine .
valetudinarian
[Adjetivo]

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

valetudinarista, hipocondríaco

valetudinarista, hipocondríaco

Ex: valetudinarian attitude in the family led to regular discussions about health concerns , sometimes overshadowing other topics .
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.
spry
[Adjetivo]

energetic and agile, especially in older age

ágil, movido

ágil, movido

Ex: The spry retiree enjoyed morning jogs in the park, often completing several laps with ease.
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 anemic.
ailing
[Adjetivo]

suffering from an illness or injury

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: Sarah's ailing aunt relied on daily medication to manage her heart condition.
sallow
[Adjetivo]

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

amarillento

amarillento

Ex: The character in the novel was described as having sallow face , reflecting the challenging circumstances they faced .
spent
[Adjetivo]

feeling or appearing completely exhausted

agotada, exhausta

agotada, exhausta

Ex: By the time they finished the project, everyone was spent and ready for a break.
pallid
[Adjetivo]

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

pálido

pálido

Ex: pallid face indicated that he had not fully recovered from the flu .
enervated
[Adjetivo]

weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

desalentado, debilitado

desalentado, debilitado

Ex: The persistent lack of sleep resulted in enervated state , impacting both focus and mood .
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.
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 salubrious workspace conducive to productivity and well-being .
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.

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.
asymptomatic
[Adjetivo]

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

asintomático, asintomática

asintomático, asintomática

Ex: Despite asymptomatic, the patient was advised to monitor their health closely for any signs of illness .
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