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"Diabetes" in Portuguese: diabetes
o diabetes
Note: PT-PT: a diabetes
Diabetes in Portuguese is o diabetes in Brazil. European Portuguese often uses a diabetes — note that gender difference. Say Tenho diabetes or Controle do diabetes.
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How to pronounce diabetes
Say it
o dee-ah-BE-chees
/ˈo dʒia.ˈbe.tes/
o dee-ah-BE-chees
"Diabetes" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o diabetes | diabetes (BR) Brazilian gender. | Brazilian gender. |
| a diabetes | diabetes (PT-PT) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
| diabetes tipo dois | type 2 diabetes Medical detail. | Medical detail. |
| medir a glicose | to check blood sugar Related care. | Related care. |
How to use diabetes in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Meu pai trata o diabetes com dieta e remédio.
My dad treats diabetes with diet and medicine.
O diabetes in BR.
- 2Restaurant caution
Por causa do diabetes, peço pratos com pouco açúcar.
Because of diabetes, I order low-sugar dishes.
Dining ask.
- 3Pharmacy
Vocês têm tiras para medir glicose de diabetes?
Do you have diabetes glucose test strips?
Supply ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with diabetes
Incorrect: Eu tenho a diabetes (forced BR).
Correct: Eu tenho diabetes. / o diabetes (BR).
Brazilian Portuguese commonly uses o diabetes; PT-PT often a diabetes.
Incorrect: Tenho diabetes mellitus só in English.
Correct: Tenho diabetes.
Everyday speech uses diabetes.
Good to know
In Brazil you’ll hear o diabetes and diabetes without the article in Tenho diabetes. European Portuguese often prefers a diabetes — worth knowing if you read PT-PT labels. Clinics talk freely about glicose and insulina.
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Você controla o diabetes com restrição de doce?
Do you manage diabetes by limiting sweets?
You
Sim. Por causa do diabetes, sem suco com açúcar.
Yes. Because of diabetes, no sugary juice.
ChatPal
Anotado. Fruta fresca ajuda no diabetes?
Noted. Does fresh fruit help with diabetes?
You
Com moderação, sim. Obrigado.
In moderation, yes. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diabetes" in Portuguese
How do I say diabetes in Brazil?
O diabetes / tenho diabetes.
PT-PT difference?
Often a diabetes in European Portuguese.
Type 2?
Diabetes tipo dois.
I have diabetes?
Tenho diabetes.
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