English–Spanish
“autism” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/awˈtismo/
Example
¿Qué sabes sobre el autismo?
What do you know about autism?
How to say “autism” in Spanish
“Autism” in Spanish is autismo.
A range of developmental conditions that affect communication and produce repetitive routines or highly focused interests.
Example sentences with autismo
Mi hermano tiene autismo y recibe apoyo en la escuela.
My brother has autism and receives support at school.
Tips for using autismo
- Calling someone 'autista' can be neutral or identity-affirming, but using the label as an insult is offensive, so formal contexts often use 'persona con autismo'.