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

📅 Published: August 16, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

electrocardiograma

noun • /[eh-lek-troh-kar-dyoh-GRAH-mah]/

electrocardiogram

Example:

El electrocardiograma mostró ritmo sinusal.

The electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm.

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🧠 What does electrocardiograma mean?

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat. In Spanish, just like in English, it's a common medical term used both by healthcare professionals and in everyday conversation. Think of it as a picture of your heart's electrical signals, which helps doctors diagnose various heart conditions.

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico me pidió un electrocardiograma para revisar mi ritmo cardíaco.
    The doctor ordered an electrocardiogram to check my heart rhythm.
  • Me hicieron un electrocardiograma durante mi chequeo médico anual.
    I had an electrocardiogram during my annual medical checkup.
  • El electrocardiograma mostró una arritmia.
    The electrocardiogram showed an arrhythmia.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'electrocardiogram' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'electrocardiogram' is 'electrocardiograma'.
How do you pronounce 'electrocardiograma' in Spanish?
It's pronounced e-lec-tro-car-dio-GRA-ma, with the stress on the 'gra' syllable.
How do you use 'electrocardiograma' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'El médico me recomendó un electrocardiograma.' (The doctor recommended an electrocardiogram.)
What is the English translation of 'electrocardiograma'?
The English translation of 'electrocardiograma' is 'electrocardiogram'.
Does 'electrocardiograma' change for gender or number?
No, 'electrocardiograma' is a masculine noun and stays the same in singular and plural. You would say 'los electrocardiogramas' for the plural.
Is 'electrocardiograma' common in everyday Spanish?
While it's a medical term, it's common enough that most Spanish speakers will understand it.
Does 'electrocardiograma' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'electrocardiograma' is a straightforward medical term without any slang or double meanings.
Is 'electrocardiograma' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word is used the same way and has the same meaning in both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "electrocardiograma"

Synonyms: ECG, EKG

💡 Did You Know?

The abbreviation 'ECG' is more commonly used in British English, whereas 'EKG' (from the German Elektrokardiogramm) is more frequently used in American English. In Spanish, the abbreviation 'ECG' is often used as well.

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