Spanish word

malaria

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈlaɾja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmalaria

Example

Necesito tratamiento para la malaria.

I need treatment for malaria.

Illustration for malaria (malaria)

More examples

Me preparo para protegerme contra la malaria cuando viajo.

I prepare to protect against malaria when I travel.

Core concept

Mosquito-borne fever with recurring chills caused by Plasmodium.

Common phrases

  • prevención de la malaria

    malaria prevention

  • protegerse contra la malaria

    protect against malaria

Similar words

fiebre: A period of higher-than-normal body temperature.
tratamiento: Clinical measures, drugs, or procedures to heal or control a disease.
mosquito: Small insect that bites and drinks blood, often transmitting infections.
síntoma: A bodily complaint or sign that reflects an underlying health problem.

Definition in Spanish

Enfermedad parasitaria que causa episodios recurrentes de fiebre y escalofríos, producida por protozoos del género Plasmodium y transmitida por picaduras de mosquitos Anopheles.

Word origin

Spanish malaria derives from Italian mala aria 'bad air', a phrase that refers to foul marsh air historically blamed for fevers and that is now attached to the specific mosquito-borne disease.

Usage tips

  • The word is feminine (la malaria) and commonly appears with verbs like tener, contraer, or sufrir; paludismo is a more formal or medical synonym.

Related words

  • antimaláricoantimalarialadjective

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