disnea means dyspnea — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: September 28, 2025
disnea
noun • /[dees-NEH-ah]/
dyspnea
Example:
La disnea empeora al caminar rápido.
Dyspnea worsens when walking quickly.
🧠 What does disnea mean?
Disnea refers to the sensation of difficult or labored breathing, often described as shortness of breath. It can manifest as a feeling of tightness in the chest, air hunger, or needing to breathe more frequently or deeply. The severity of disnea can range from mild to severe, and it can be a symptom of various underlying medical conditions.
📚 Extra examples
- El paciente reportó disnea después de subir las escaleras.
The patient reported dyspnea after climbing the stairs. - La disnea puede ser un signo de problemas cardíacos o pulmonares.
Dyspnea can be a sign of heart or lung problems. - El médico le preguntó sobre la frecuencia y la intensidad de su disnea.
The doctor asked him about the frequency and intensity of his dyspnea.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'disnea' comes from the Greek words 'dys' (bad or difficult) and 'pneo' (to breathe).
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "disnea"
Synonyms: dificultad para respirar, falta de aire, ahogo
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