Spanish Conversation · Level 112
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Spanish word
psicosomático
Pronunciation
IPA/psikosoˈmatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivepsychosomatic
Example
Los médicos lo diagnosticaron como psicosomático.
The doctors diagnosed it as psychosomatic.
More examples
El estrés a veces provoca dolor psicosomático.
Stress sometimes provokes psychosomatic pain.
Core concept
Bodily symptoms rooted in psychological distress.
Common phrases
dolor psicosomático
psychosomatic pain
síntomas psicosomáticos
psychosomatic symptoms
Similar words
psicológico: Relating to a person's mind, emotions, or patterns of thinking.
psíquico: Relating to the functioning of the mind or the individual's psyche.
psicógeno: Originating in psychological factors that give rise to a condition.
somático: Relating to the body's physical structure or physiological functions.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica síntomas físicos causados o agravados por factores psicológicos.
Word origin
It comes from the Greek words psyche 'mind' and soma 'body' and entered medical Spanish to mark bodily signs that have a psychological component.
Usage tips
- Because it can sound like saying symptoms are imaginary, speakers or clinicians often emphasize that the symptoms are real while noting a psychological origin.