Spanish word

asmático

Pronunciation

IPA/asˈmatiko/

Meaning

  • adjectiveasthmatic

Example

Mi amigo es asmático y siempre lleva un inhalador.

My friend is asthmatic and always carries an inhaler.

Illustration for asmático (asthmatic)

More examples

Durante una crisis asmática, es útil usar el inhalador prescrito.

During an asthma attack, it is helpful to use the prescribed inhaler.

Core concept

Person using an inhaler while wheezing.

Common phrases

  • niño asmático

    asthmatic child

  • crisis asmática

    asthma attack

Similar words

alérgico: Prone to allergic reactions to specific triggers like pollen, foods, or pet dander.
respiratorio: Relating to the organs and functions of breathing, especially lungs and airways.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a una persona o condición que padece asma.

Word origin

Adjective formed from Spanish asma 'asthma' plus the suffix -ático, ultimately from Latin asthmaticus and Greek asthmatikos meaning 'pertaining to asthma'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech people usually say 'tengo asma' or 'tiene asma' rather than labeling someone 'asmático', and the adjective must agree in gender and number (asmático/asmática, asmáticos/asmáticas).

Opposites

  • sanohealthyadjective

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