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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Enfermedades

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la enfermedad, como "agony", "dizzy", "asthma", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
ailment
[Sustantivo]

an illness, often a minor one

enfermedad, dolencia

enfermedad, dolencia

Ex: The clinic offers treatment for a wide range ailments, from allergies to chronic conditions .
agony
[Sustantivo]

severe physical or mental pain

dolor agudo

dolor agudo

Ex: Patients with severe burns often experience agony during treatment .
syndrome
[Sustantivo]

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

síndrome

síndrome

acute
[Adjetivo]

characterized by severe intensity or seriousness

agudo

agudo

Ex: Diplomatic efforts were intensified to address acute political tensions between the two neighboring countries .
chronic
[Adjetivo]

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

crónico

crónico

Ex: Sarahchronic migraine headaches often last for days , despite trying different medications .
contagious
[Adjetivo]

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

contagioso

contagioso

breathless
[Adjetivo]

unable to breathe easily

sin aliento, jadeante

sin aliento, jadeante

dizzy
[Adjetivo]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

mareado

mareado

fatal
[Adjetivo]

resulting in death

fatal

fatal

feverish
[Adjetivo]

having or caused by a fever

con fiebre

con fiebre

swollen
[Adjetivo]

(of a part of the body) unusually large, particularly because of an injury or illness

hinchado, inflamado

hinchado, inflamado

Ex: Davidswollen face was a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting .
asthma
[Sustantivo]

a disease that causes shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing

asma

asma

Ex: It 's important for people asthma to work closely with their healthcare providers to manage their condition and prevent exacerbations .
bird flu
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous disease among birds, especially poultry, that can be transmitted to humans and sometimes kill them

gripe aviar

gripe aviar

Ex: Vaccination of poultry and proper hygiene practices on farms are key measures to control outbreaks bird flu.
Covid-19
[Sustantivo]

an infectious disease caused by a type of virus called coronavirus that causes fever, tiredness, a cough, etc., and in some cases can kill, originated in China and later became a pandemic

COVID-19

COVID-19

diarrhea
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

diarrea

diarrea

hay fever
[Sustantivo]

an illness that causes a runny nose and watery eyes, caused by dust from plants that come into the body through the air

fiebre del heno, alergia al polen

fiebre del heno, alergia al polen

HIV
[Sustantivo]

the virus that causes a very dangerous disease called AIDS, transmitted through blood or sexual activity

VIH

VIH

measles
[Sustantivo]

a contagious disease that causes high fever and small red spots on the body, common in children

sarampión

sarampión

Ex: Complications measles can include pneumonia , encephalitis ( brain inflammation ) , and in severe cases , death .
plague
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous disease spread by rats that causes fever and swellings, often kills if infected

plaga, peste

plaga, peste

Ex: Symptoms of plague can include fever , chills , headache , weakness , and painful swollen lymph nodes .
stroke
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

apoplejía, derrame cerebral

apoplejía, derrame cerebral

Ex: Common risk factors stroke include high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , smoking , and obesity .
blister
[Sustantivo]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

ampolla

ampolla

Ex: In severe cases , large or blisters may require medical attention to prevent complications and promote healing .
lump
[Sustantivo]

a swollen area under the skin, usually caused by a sickness or injury

hinchazón, bulto

hinchazón, bulto

Ex: Depending on the cause , treatment for lump may range from observation and monitoring to medical interventions such as antibiotics , surgery , or chemotherapy .
rash
[Sustantivo]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

sarpullido, erupción

sarpullido, erupción

Ex: Treatment for rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments , oral medications , antihistamines , or addressing the underlying condition .
scar
[Sustantivo]

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

cicatriz

cicatriz

swelling
[Sustantivo]

an area of one's body that has become unusually larger, caused by an injury or sickness

hinchazón, inflamación

hinchazón, inflamación

Ex: In some casesswelling can be managed with over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen , which help reduce inflammation and pain .
collapse
[Sustantivo]

a situation in which a person suddenly falls down or loses consciousness because of tiredness or an illness

colapso

colapso

fatigue
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

fatiga, cansancio

fatiga, cansancio

fracture
[Sustantivo]

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

fractura

fractura

to regain health after an illness or become successful again after facing difficulties

recuperarse

recuperarse

to state that one feels ill or one's body part is in pain

quejarse de

quejarse de

to faint
[Verbo]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

desmayarse, sufrir un desmayo

desmayarse, sufrir un desmayo

to infect
[Verbo]

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

infectar

infectar

addict
[Sustantivo]

someone who cannot stop taking, using, or smoking a substance

adicto

adicto

Ex: Support groups offer a safe space addicts to share their experiences and seek guidance on the road to recovery .
carrier
[Sustantivo]

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

portador

portador

Ex: Genetic testing revealed that she was carrier of a hereditary disease , which could potentially be passed on to her children .
epidemic
[Sustantivo]

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

epidemia

epidemia

Ex: epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .
pandemic
[Sustantivo]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemia

pandemia

outbreak
[Sustantivo]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

brote

brote

Ex: outbreak of wildfires prompted emergency evacuations across the region .
parasite
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

parásito

parásito

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .
shiver
[Sustantivo]

a brief shaking movement of one's body as a result of fear or being cold

escalofrío

escalofrío

Ex: Despite the warmth of the room , shiver of sickness passed through him , leaving him feeling cold and weak .
worn out
[Adjetivo]

exhausted because of too much physical work

agotado, rendido

agotado, rendido

Ex: Despite worn out from the intense workout , he felt a sense of accomplishment for pushing his limits .
stuffy
[Adjetivo]

having difficulty breathing through one's nose, often due to a cold or allergy

congestionado, tapado

congestionado, tapado

to chafe
[Verbo]

(of a body part) to become sore or irritated due to being rubbed against something

rozar

rozar

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