Spanish Conversation · Level 89
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Spanish word
hinchazón
Pronunciation
IPA/intʃaˈθon/
Meaning
- feminine nounswelling
Example
Tengo hinchazón en el tobillo.
I have swelling in my ankle.
More examples
La hinchazón desapareció después de aplicar hielo.
The swelling disappeared after applying ice.
Core concept
Localized raised area of tissue caused by fluid accumulation, inflammation, or injury.
Common phrases
tener hinchazón
have a swelling
hinchazón en el tobillo
ankle swelling
reducir la hinchazón
reduce the swelling
Similar words
inflamación: Inflamed tissue displaying signs such as redness, warmth, and increased sensitivity.
edema: Build-up of excess fluid in tissues that leads to soft, generalized swelling.
bulto: Discrete subcutaneous lump or hardened spot felt as a distinct bulge under the skin.
protuberancia: Surface protuberance or rounded projection that extends outward from a normally flat area.
Definition in Spanish
Aumento localizado del volumen de una parte del cuerpo, causado por acumulación de líquido, inflamación o lesión, que suele notarse a la vista o al tacto.
Word origin
Formed from the verb hinchar 'to swell' plus the nominal suffix -ción, with hinchar ultimately from Latin inflāre 'to blow into', naming the state or result of swelling.
Usage tips
- Spanish commonly uses tener with hinchazón and a prepositional phrase for the affected part, while estar hinchado describes someone as swollen.