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cirugía

English translation of cirugía

surgery

The Spanish term 'cirugía' translates to 'surgery' in English. It is often used in medical contexts, referring to the process where a doctor operates on a patient, usually to treat an illness or injury, or to improve their physical condition or appearance. The individual who performs the cirugía is called a 'cirujano,' meaning 'surgeon' in English.


Example sentences using: cirugía

Tuve que someterme a una cirugía de corazón.

English translation of Tuve que someterme a una cirugía de corazón.

I had to undergo a heart surgery.

This Spanish sentence explains a scenario where the speaker had to undergo a heart surgery. The term 'cirugía' is used in the context of a medical procedure.

La cirugía estética está aumentando en popularidad.

English translation of La cirugía estética está aumentando en popularidad.

Cosmetic surgery is increasing in popularity.

This sentence expresses a trend in which cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular. 'Cirugía' is used here to denote a type of medical procedure - in this case, a cosmetic one.

Es importante seguir las indicaciones post-cirugía.

English translation of Es importante seguir las indicaciones post-cirugía.

It's important to follow the post-surgery instructions.

This sentence suggests the importance of following instructions after undergoing a surgery. 'Cirugía' is applied in the sense of a medical procedure, with the phrase 'post-cirugía' referring to the period following the surgery.

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