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“diabetic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/djaˈβetiko/

Example

El hospital tiene muchos diabéticos.

The hospital has many diabetics.

Illustration for diabético (diabetic)

How to say “diabetic” in Spanish

“Diabetic” in Spanish is diabético.

Person who has been diagnosed with diabetes.

Full entry for diabético: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with diabético

Un diabético debe revisar su nivel de azúcar regularmente.

A diabetic should check their blood sugar level regularly.

Tips for using diabético

  • As an adjective or noun, diabético changes for gender and number (diabético, diabética, diabéticos, diabéticas), so match it to the person referenced.

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