English–Spanish
“loss of appetite” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/anoˈɾeksja/
Example
Desde esta mañana tengo anorexia y no tengo hambre.
Since this morning I have had a loss of appetite and I am not hungry.
How to say “loss of appetite” in Spanish
“Loss of appetite” in Spanish is anorexia.
Notable reduction or complete absence of appetite.
Example sentences with anorexia
Después de la gripe, tuve anorexia durante varios días.
After the flu, I had a loss of appetite for several days.
Tips for using anorexia
- Both 'tener anorexia' and 'sufrir anorexia' are heard in Spanish, but for short-term appetite loss learners often say 'no tengo ganas de comer' to avoid implying a medical condition.