Síntoma (en. Symptom)

/ˈsintoma/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Indicator or sign that suggests the presence of a disease.
Fever is a common symptom of many illnesses.
La fiebre es un síntoma común de muchas enfermedades.
Sign that shows that something is not functioning properly.
Brake wear is a symptom that they need to be replaced.
El desgaste de los frenos es un síntoma de que necesitan ser reemplazados.
Manifestation of an emotional or psychological problem.
Anxiety can be a symptom of prolonged stress.
La ansiedad puede ser un síntoma del estrés prolongado.

Etymology

From the Greek 'sýntoma', meaning 'that which occurs together' or 'sign'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

symptom of something
Indicates that there is an underlying problem or situation.
síntoma de algo
serious symptom
Indicates a serious condition that requires immediate attention.
síntoma grave
take as a symptom
To interpret a sign as indicative of a disease or problem.
tomar como síntoma

Related Words

disease
Alteration of health that affects the normal functioning of the body.
enfermedad
diagnosis
Identification of a disease based on the evaluation of symptoms.
diagnóstico
treatment
Set of measures to relieve or cure a disease.
tratamiento

Slang Meanings

Something that indicates that things are going wrong.
That strange behavior is a symptom that something is not right.
Ese comportamiento raro es un síntoma de que algo no está bien.
Alarm signal about a situation.
The drop in sales is a symptom that the company needs a change.
La caída de las ventas es un síntoma de que la empresa necesita un cambio.