Síntoma (en. Symptom)

/ˈsintoma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to a signal or manifestation that indicates the existence of a disease.
Fever can be a symptom of infection.
La fiebre puede ser un síntoma de infección.
In the psychological field, it can represent a sign of a mental disorder.
Anxiety is a common symptom of depression.
La ansiedad es un síntoma común de depresión.
It can also refer to indications of a non-medical problem.
Lack of communication in the couple can be a symptom of a crisis.
La falta de comunicación en la pareja puede ser síntoma de una crisis.

Etymology

From the Greek 'sýntoma', which means 'that which occurs together', indicating signs that appear together in diseases.

Common Phrases and Expressions

warning sign
Indicates the presence of a serious situation.
síntoma de alarma
symptom of the problem
Refers to signs that indicate a larger problem.
síntoma del problema
psychological symptom
Manifestations that reveal mental issues.
síntoma psicológico

Related Words

illness
Alteration of health.
enfermedad
diagnosis
Identification of the nature of a disease.
diagnóstico
treatment
Set of measures aimed at curing or alleviating an illness.
tratamiento

Slang Meanings

Refers to signs of problems in personal relationships.
Lack of trust is a symptom in this relationship.
La falta de confianza es un síntoma en esta relación.
Indicates signs of stress in daily life.
Fatigue is a symptom of stress that you should not ignore.
El cansancio es un síntoma de estrés que no debes ignorar.