English–Spanish

“pink eye” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋxuntiˈβitis/

Example

Tengo conjuntivitis.

I have pink eye.

Illustration for conjuntivitis (pink eye)

How to say “pink eye” in Spanish

“Pink eye” in Spanish is conjuntivitis.

Pink, watery eye with redness and sticky or watery discharge.

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

Example sentences with conjuntivitis

No puedo usar lentes de contacto por la conjuntivitis.

I can't wear contact lenses because of pink eye.

Tips for using conjuntivitis

  • In everyday speech people often describe the symptom instead of naming the disease, so phrases like 'me pica el ojo' or 'se me ha puesto rojo' commonly signal conjuntivitis.

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