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

📅 Published: February 23, 2026

🩺 Medical Spanish

entumecido

adjective • /[en-too-me-SI-do]/

numb

Example:

Tengo el brazo entumecido.

My arm feels numb.

🧠 What does entumecido mean?

The adjective 'entumecido' describes a part of the body that has a temporary loss of sensation or feeling, often accompanied by a tingling or 'pins and needles' feeling. This numbness can be caused by cold, pressure (such as a limb 'falling asleep'), or various medical conditions affecting the nerves. It is the past participle of the verb 'entumecerse' (to become numb).

📚 Extra examples

  • Después de estar sentado en la misma posición por una hora, tenía la pierna completamente entumecida.
    After sitting in the same position for an hour, my leg was completely numb.
  • Con el frío intenso, se me quedaron los dedos de las manos entumecidos y no podía moverlos bien.
    With the intense cold, my fingers got numb and I couldn't move them well.
  • El paciente informó al doctor que sentía el lado izquierdo de la cara entumecido.
    The patient informed the doctor that he felt the left side of his face was numb.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'entumecido' comes from the verb 'entumecerse', which means 'to become numb' or 'to grow stiff'. The related noun is 'entumecimiento', which means 'numbness'. This family of words is essential for discussing symptoms in a medical context.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "entumecido"

Synonyms: adormecido, insensible, paralizado
Opposites: sensible, ágil, flexible

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'numb' in Spanish?
The most common and direct translation for 'numb' is 'entumecido'. Another frequent synonym is 'adormecido'.
How do you pronounce 'entumecido' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is en-tu-meh-SEE-doh. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, '-ci-'.
How do you use 'entumecido' in a sentence?
As an adjective, 'entumecido' is typically used with the verbs 'estar' or 'sentir' to describe the state of a body part. For example: 'Siento la mano entumecida' (I feel my hand is numb) or 'Mi brazo está entumecido' (My arm is numb).
What is the English translation of 'entumecido'?
The primary English translation of 'entumecido' is 'numb'.
Does 'entumecido' change for gender or number?
Yes, it is a regular adjective and must agree with the noun it modifies. The forms are: entumecido (masculine singular), entumecida (feminine singular), entumecidos (masculine plural), and entumecidas (feminine plural).
Is 'entumecido' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is a very common word used in everyday conversation to describe the physical sensation of a body part falling asleep or being numb from cold.
Does 'entumecido' have slang or double meanings?
Primarily, 'entumecido' refers to physical numbness. Figuratively, it can describe someone who is emotionally numb, stiff, or sluggish, but this usage is less common than its literal meaning.
Is 'entumecido' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'entumecido' and its meaning are consistent across the Spanish-speaking world. The synonym 'adormecido' is also universally understood.

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