Spanish Conversation · Level 136
45 words
Spanish word
diabético
Pronunciation
IPA/djaˈβetiko/
Meaning
- masculine noundiabetic
Example
El hospital tiene muchos diabéticos.
The hospital has many diabetics.
More examples
Un diabético debe revisar su nivel de azúcar regularmente.
A diabetic should check their blood sugar level regularly.
Core concept
Person who has been diagnosed with diabetes.
Common phrases
un diabético
a diabetic
muchos diabéticos
many diabetics
Similar words
paciente diabético: Is receiving regular medical treatment and monitoring for diabetes.
persona con diabetes: Has diabetes and manages daily blood-sugar levels independently.
Definition in Spanish
Identifica a una persona diagnosticada con diabetes.
Word origin
The Spanish word derives from Greek διαβήτης through Latin and the suffix -ico, so diabético is an adjective formed in Spanish that is also used as a noun for a person with diabetes.
Usage tips
- As an adjective or noun, diabético changes for gender and number (diabético, diabética, diabéticos, diabéticas), so match it to the person referenced.
Related words
- antidiabéticoantidiabeticadjective
- diabetólogodiabetologistnoun