Afecciones (en. Conditions)

/afeθiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Medical condition that causes damage or discomfort in the body or mind.

Respiratory ailments are common during winter.

Las afecciones respiratorias son comunes durante el invierno.

Feelings or emotions one has towards something or someone.

His affection for classical music led him to study composition.

Su afección por la música clásica lo llevó a estudiar composición.

Traits of character or personality that may be considered defects.

He has certain ailments that make him a bit difficult to treat.

Tiene ciertas afecciones que lo hacen un poco difícil de tratar.

From Latin 'affectio', which means 'affection', 'influence', or 'condition'.

Heart conditions

Conditions or diseases related to the heart.

afecciones del corazón

Mental disorders

Disorders or diseases related to mental health.

afecciones mentales

Chronic conditions

Health conditions that persist over a long period.

afecciones crónicas

Illness

Condition that negatively affects health.

enfermedad

Disorder

Disruption of the normal state of something.

trastorno

Discomfort

Feeling of discomfort or suffering.

malestar

Minor illness or light discomfort.

I got an ailment after eating that fish.

Me dio una afección después de comer ese pescado.

Feeling of pleasure or interest in something.

I have a liking for extreme sports.

Tengo una afección por los deportes extremos.