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coágulo means clot — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 30, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

coágulo

noun • /[KO-a-goo-lo]/

clot

Example:

El paciente tenía un coágulo en la pierna.

The patient had a clot in his leg.

🧠 What does coágulo mean?

A 'coágulo' is a mass of coagulated liquid, most commonly blood, that has formed into a solid or semi-solid state. In a medical context, it refers to a blood clot, which can form inside a blood vessel (thrombosis), potentially obstructing blood flow, or on the surface of a wound as part of the natural healing process.

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico le diagnosticó un coágulo de sangre en la pierna.
    The doctor diagnosed him with a blood clot in his leg.
  • Un coágulo en el cerebro puede causar un accidente cerebrovascular.
    A clot in the brain can cause a stroke.
  • La herida formó un pequeño coágulo para detener el sangrado.
    The wound formed a small clot to stop the bleeding.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'coágulo' comes from the Latin 'coagulum,' which is directly related to the verb 'coagular' (to coagulate or curdle). This same Latin root gives us the English word 'coagulate,' highlighting the shared linguistic history in scientific and medical terminology.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "coágulo"

Synonyms: trombo
Opposites: anticoagulante

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'clot' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'clot' is 'coágulo'.
How do you pronounce 'coágulo' in Spanish?
The word 'coágulo' is pronounced: koh-AH-goo-loh. The stress is on the 'á' in the second syllable.
How do you use 'coágulo' in a sentence?
You can use 'coágulo' to describe a blood clot, for example: 'El paciente fue tratado por un coágulo en el pulmón' (The patient was treated for a clot in the lung).
What is the English translation of 'coágulo'?
The English translation of 'coágulo' is 'clot'.
Does 'coágulo' change for gender or number?
'Coágulo' is a masculine noun. The plural form is 'coágulos'. For example: 'Se encontraron varios coágulos en la arteria' (Several clots were found in the artery).
Is 'coágulo' common in everyday Spanish?
'Coágulo' is primarily a medical term. While understood by most native speakers, it is not frequently used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing health or medical topics.
Does 'coágulo' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'coágulo' does not have any common slang or double meanings. It is used almost exclusively in its literal, medical sense.
Is 'coágulo' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'coágulo' is used consistently across Spain and Latin America with the same medical meaning. There are no significant regional variations.

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