Sida (en. Aids)

/ˈsi.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system.
AIDS is a serious condition that affects patients' health.
El SIDA es una condición grave que afecta la salud de los pacientes.
Advanced state of HIV infection characterized by a very low number of immune cells.
People with AIDS have a higher risk of infections.
Las personas con SIDA tienen un mayor riesgo de infecciones.

Etymology

Acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Common Phrases and Expressions

AIDS and HIV
AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection.
SIDA y VIH
living with AIDS
Coping with a life with AIDS requires constant management.
vivir con SIDA
AIDS tests
It is important to get tested for AIDS to know your health status.
pruebas de SIDA

Related Words

HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
VIH
immunity
The body's ability to resist infections.
inmunidad
prophylaxis
Preventive measures to avoid the onset of a disease.
profilaxis

Slang Meanings

AIDS
People sometimes say 'AIDS' when talking about HIV.
La gente a veces dice 'SIDA' cuando se habla del VIH.
HIV positive population
Some people refer to this population as 'the AIDS ones'.
Algunas personas se refieren a esta población como 'los del SIDA'.