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"Diabetes" in Spanish: diabetes
la diabetes
Diabetes is la diabetes. La diabetes is feminine. Say tengo diabetes. Keep diabetes for the medical condition in everyday talk.
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How to pronounce diabetes
Say it
dyah-BEH-tehs
/dja.ˈβe.tes/
dyah-BEH-tehs. Stress BEH.
"Diabetes" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la diabetes | diabetes Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tengo diabetes | I have diabetes Stating the condition. | Stating the condition. |
| diabetes tipo 2 | type 2 diabetes Medical detail. | Medical detail. |
| controlar la diabetes | to manage diabetes Care talk. | Care talk. |
How to use diabetes in real life
- 1Clinic form
Marqué diabetes en el historial.
I checked diabetes on the history form.
Form with diabetes.
- 2Pharmacy
Este medidor es para la diabetes.
This meter is for diabetes.
Tool for diabetes.
- 3Family talk
Mi tío tiene diabetes desde joven.
My uncle has had diabetes since he was young.
Family with diabetes.
Mistakes English speakers make with diabetes
Incorrect: El diabetes es común.
Correct: La diabetes es común.
Diabetes is feminine: la diabetes.
Incorrect: I have diabetes (in Spanish).
Correct: Tengo diabetes.
Use diabetes with tengo.
Good to know
Good to knowSpanish keeps la diabetes as feminine. Say tengo diabetes; doctors may ask about sugar checks next.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a checkup
ChatPal
¿Controlas tu diabetes cada día?
Do you manage your diabetes every day?
You
Sí. Mido el azúcar por la diabetes.
Yes. I check sugar because of diabetes.
ChatPal
Bien. Traiga el registro mañana.
Good. Bring the log tomorrow.
You
De acuerdo. Lo traigo.
Okay. I'll bring it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diabetes" in Spanish
Is diabetes masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la diabetes.
How do you say I have diabetes?
Tengo diabetes.
Why la if it ends in s?
La diabetes is the standard gender.
How do you pronounce diabetes?
dyah-BEH-tehs.
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